"Salt of the earth" question

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There should be not too much belivers

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porton

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(Mt. 5:13) "You are the salt of the earth".

But if there is too much salt in a cuisine, it is bad.

Does this imply that there should not be too many believers in the world?

If yes, why?
 
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it means that we are the flavoring in this earth, that is, that we are to be
the Light, and the Truth after our Heavenly Father's pattern - in particular, the
salt preserves and it is also symbolic of what is called a 'covenant of salt', and that is
implying a perpetual, ever-lasting covenant...we are to flavor the earth perpetually with
goodness and Holiness, and we are to always walk our walk graciously in His Name...
 
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Salt is good for you....Jesus said so........no, it does not means or imply anything about too many believers in the world...think about all the thing salt does and how that applies unto biblical believers...

Seasons
Cures
Heals

etc...
 
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(Mt. 5:13) "You are the salt of the earth".

But if there is too much salt in a cuisine, it is bad.

Does this imply that there should not be too many believers in the world?

If yes, why?
I think the point was that you do not want to lose your taste or you will be good for nothing. You left out most of the verse:

You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trodden under foot by men.
 
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Salt prevents decay, it preserves.
 
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Ariel82

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Chester

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(Mt. 5:13) "You are the salt of the earth".

But if there is too much salt in a cuisine, it is bad.

Does this imply that there should not be too many believers in the world?

If yes, why?
The verse says nothing about there being too much salt - to make that analogy is going beyond correct biblical interpretation.
 
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BeyondET

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Odd post, the salt the bible talks about isn't the salt on your table but of spiritual salt, which has nothing to do with a dinner cuisine...
 
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BeyondET

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God used the same word for both. It should probably mean that they are somehow similar.
Could you post verses that use the word salt differently, some words sound the same but are different.. Take the word bear and bare both used in the bible though I kind of think it was miss used in some verses..
 

trofimus

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(Mt. 5:13) "You are the salt of the earth".

But if there is too much salt in a cuisine, it is bad.

Does this imply that there should not be too many believers in the world?

If yes, why?
Possibly, among other meanings mentioned by others. There are also other places in the Bible saying that the true Christians will be few.

We must distinguish between a christian culture and real individual Christians.
 
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LaurenTM

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(Mt. 5:13) "You are the salt of the earth".

But if there is too much salt in a cuisine, it is bad.

Does this imply that there should not be too many believers in the world?

If yes, why?

you are comparing a 'spiritual' meaning with eating

salt not only adds flavor but it preserves

understand that no one is eating Christians!...although quite a few have been martyred lately...:(
 
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LaurenTM

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We must distinguish between a christian culture and real individual Christians.

must we?

what is your source for that understanding?

do we judge hearts and are we the judge of another's walk?

perhaps not

when one makes a sweeping comment like that, scripture should be provided....otherwise it is just a grandiose opinion
 
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The verse says nothing about there being too much salt - to make that analogy is going beyond correct biblical interpretation.
You expressed that MUCH more gently than I would have. I considered it a ludicrously contentious and quite ridiculous way to attempt to interpret that verse.
 

trofimus

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must we?

what is your source for that understanding?

do we judge hearts and are we the judge of another's walk?

perhaps not

when one makes a sweeping comment like that, scripture should be provided....otherwise it is just a grandiose opinion
Yes, we must. 98% of inhabitants in Norway are lutherans. But its only because they traditionally identify themeslves as such. Churches are almost empty.

Similar with the USA, even though not in the same manner. Not everybody who says "Lord, Lord" etc.
 
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BeyondET

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You expressed that MUCH more gently than I would have. I considered it a ludicrously contentious and quite ridiculous way to attempt to interpret that verse.
I concur, probably the OP had to much salt on his fries!!
 
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LaurenTM

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Yes, we must. 98% of inhabitants in Norway are lutherans. But its only because they traditionally identify themeslves as such. Churches are almost empty.

Similar with the USA, even though not in the same manner. Not everybody who says "Lord, Lord" etc.
well

even if that is so, if one believes all polls are accurate (I don't, but I don't live in Norway either...:)), we all know that not all people who believe they are saved are in fact saved

however, Jesus told us not to separate the wheat from the chaff lest we cut down the wheat as well

ever seen wheat cut down? (figuratively speakig)...it's destructive

I think there is more reason for chaff then just acknowledging some folks are fake

however, I am still wondering where you receive this understanding IN scripture?

We must distinguish between a christian culture and real individual Christians.


 
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LaurenTM

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let's look at that verse contextually

note that immediately after the salt analogy, Jesus speaks about light

salt and light are both metaphors describing how Christians are supposed to be what is best about the world

there is nothing there to suggest any sort of exception with regards to numbers or even disingenuous people

there is ONLY a positive definition of how things SHOULD be...how they OUGHT to be

the end result, is to glorify God...our Father in heaven

Matthew 5

Salt and Light

13“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.14“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.

15Neither 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. 16In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
 
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wwjd_kilden

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Ever preserved meat with salt? You add WAY more than you would for your dinner.