The Parable of Salt and Saltiness: Matthew 5:13, Mark 9:49, Luke 14:34
by Owen Borville
June 14, 2019
Bible
The Parable of Salt and Saltiness is mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus describes the Parable of Salt and Saltiness during his Sermon of the Mount.
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13. KJV
This parable by Jesus is interpreted as referring to preserving the purity and righteousness of the Gospel message, just as salt keeps meats and foods fresh. Jesus is telling his followers and potential followers that they must preserve the purity and authority of the Gospel message and promote and preserve righteousness in the world. If the followers (the Church) do not preserve the purity and righteousness of the Gospel message, the Church will be unsuccessful in the effort to reach out to the world and obtain followers. The Gospel message must retain its purity and must not be compromised by later false interpretations of man, as has unfortunately been done in many places and many denominations in the Christian Church in the world today and throughout history. When the Church realises the authenticity of the Word of God in the Bible and follows the scriptural teachings of the Bible completely without alteration from the false reasonings of man, the Church will be successful in reaching out and gaining followers and new converts to the Faith. The Church must not be tempted by the philosophies of man, which commonly contradict God's teachings in the Bible.
The Gospel of Mark also records the parable, and explains how the followers of the Faith will be salted with fire:
49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Mark 9:49-50. KJV
Jesus explained that the followers of the Gospel must have the anointing of the faith and continue to be spirit-filled while not allowing the passion for promoting the Gospel message to subside. In addition, followers must have peace with each other in order for the Gospel message to be successful. Churches must not be fighting against each other and must be united in promoting the Gospel message with spirit and truth. Having the spiritual fire to proclaim the true Gospel message in unison with the entire Church as one body is the way in which the Gospel message will be spread throughout the world.
The Gospel of Luke also records the parable:
34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 14:34-35. KJV
Just as when salt loses its flavor, it does not work well. Therefore, when the followers of the Gospel lose their passion for the faith or they allow the faith to be corrupted by the teachings of man, the message "loses its flavor" and it is no longer useful and is cast out. Therefore, in order for the Gospel message to be successful, the followers of the Faith must be passionate about the message, keep the message pure, and not allow the message to be corrupted by man's teachings.
by Owen Borville
June 14, 2019
Bible
The Parable of Salt and Saltiness is mentioned in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. In the fifth chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus describes the Parable of Salt and Saltiness during his Sermon of the Mount.
Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Matthew 5:13. KJV
This parable by Jesus is interpreted as referring to preserving the purity and righteousness of the Gospel message, just as salt keeps meats and foods fresh. Jesus is telling his followers and potential followers that they must preserve the purity and authority of the Gospel message and promote and preserve righteousness in the world. If the followers (the Church) do not preserve the purity and righteousness of the Gospel message, the Church will be unsuccessful in the effort to reach out to the world and obtain followers. The Gospel message must retain its purity and must not be compromised by later false interpretations of man, as has unfortunately been done in many places and many denominations in the Christian Church in the world today and throughout history. When the Church realises the authenticity of the Word of God in the Bible and follows the scriptural teachings of the Bible completely without alteration from the false reasonings of man, the Church will be successful in reaching out and gaining followers and new converts to the Faith. The Church must not be tempted by the philosophies of man, which commonly contradict God's teachings in the Bible.
The Gospel of Mark also records the parable, and explains how the followers of the Faith will be salted with fire:
49 For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. 50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Mark 9:49-50. KJV
Jesus explained that the followers of the Gospel must have the anointing of the faith and continue to be spirit-filled while not allowing the passion for promoting the Gospel message to subside. In addition, followers must have peace with each other in order for the Gospel message to be successful. Churches must not be fighting against each other and must be united in promoting the Gospel message with spirit and truth. Having the spiritual fire to proclaim the true Gospel message in unison with the entire Church as one body is the way in which the Gospel message will be spread throughout the world.
The Gospel of Luke also records the parable:
34 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be seasoned? 35 It is neither fit for the land, nor yet for the dunghill; but men cast it out. He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Luke 14:34-35. KJV
Just as when salt loses its flavor, it does not work well. Therefore, when the followers of the Gospel lose their passion for the faith or they allow the faith to be corrupted by the teachings of man, the message "loses its flavor" and it is no longer useful and is cast out. Therefore, in order for the Gospel message to be successful, the followers of the Faith must be passionate about the message, keep the message pure, and not allow the message to be corrupted by man's teachings.
