(Matthew 5:13-16)
A Bible passage that is used quite
frequently is found in Matthew 5, but the analogy of us (Christians) being
“Salt and Light”, what does it mean?
What Jesus is saying in this parable
is that we are shining God’s light in places of the world where the Devil’s
darkness prevails. Jesus is referred to in John 8:12 as the “Light of the world”,
and as we are called to be like him, that means being a light to the world.
This may sound very confusing, but what this passage is trying to say to us is
that we must be different from other people. He uses Salt and Light as his
examples because if you put lots of salt on food, you can taste the difference,
right? Same with light, if you are in a dark room, and then someone turns the
light on, then you will notice that as well. Jesus wants people to see
something different in us, so that they will want to be more like us.
Therefore, if we have God’s light in us, then we can go out and shine a light
that will guide people on the path to God!
One thing though, is that this verse
does not mean that we are wasting our time with other Christians, or lights.
Although your light won’t be so noticeable amongst other lights, you can learn
from even brighter lights, so that your lights will become brighter, and then
you can also help others who are weaker in their faith.
Also if you are like a well, and lots of
people are drawing water from you, then you will eventually run dry, so make
sure you regularly refill from the well of all living water, Jesus Christ.
‘You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same- way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven”