John 1:17 For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
"What in the world does salt have to do with grace and truth?"
From chemistry class, salt is a combination of sodium and chlorine. While sodium is a harmless active element, chloride is a poisonous gas -- it's actually what gives bleach that yucky smell. Interestingly, when the two elements are combined, they produce salt -- a substance, which we all know, is used to preserve and bring out the flavor in food.
In the same way, if we present the truth of the Gospel without grace, it often produces a very offensive and sometimes poisonous effect on those with whom we share it. However, if we combine the two, we'll be able to preserve and bring out the delicious flavor of our faith!
Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ, the scripture says. How much more should we approach the world around us with these two important components?
Have we been struggling to convey the Gospel in an effective way? Perhaps we need more grace... or maybe more truth? Let's give our efforts to the Lord and ask Him to help us spice it up the way He likes! There's so much work to be done!
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