“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 by men.”
Matthew 5:13
Alexander the Great was one of the most successful commanders of all time. And he had a reputation to maintain. After all, he was undefeated in battle.
He commanded a great army and a story is told about one of his soldiers who was being court-marshaled for desertion.
After reviewing the charges and the evidence, the great general asked, “What is your name?”
“Alexander,” the soldier replied.
“Then change your name or mend your ways,” replied the general.
As followers of Jesus, we carry his name. We lead our life with many watching us.
We represent Christ to the world, and there are people who are trying to decide what to do with Jesus. Each decision we make, every word we speak, each time we react to a situation, we are saying something about who Jesus is.
Jesus came to make a difference in the world. And he wants us to do the same.
He said, “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 by men.”
How consistent is your life? Are you living what you profess? Are you representing the name of Jesus faithfully?
At one time you may present one side of your life and at another time, show a different side. Do your words and actions around your Sunday friends match what happens at school? Do you live out your faith commitments while you are on the internet or on a date?
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