Engaging the Culture
Discipleship S.T.E.P.S.: Share
Scripture: 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
To be the ‘salt of the earth’ is to provide a preserving influence in a decaying culture. Salt was essential for preventing corruption and adding value, much like our presence is intended to be for the people around us. If our lives look exactly like the world—if we reflect the same cynicism, anger, or moral compromise—we lose our ‘savor,’ the very thing that makes us distinct witnesses for Christ. We are called not to withdraw from culture, but to permeate it with the goodness of the Gospel.
How can you be the ‘preservative’ in your corner of the world today? It might be through speaking a kind word where others are gossiping, acting with integrity where others are cutting corners, or offering hope where others are spreading despair. Don’t underestimate the impact of your consistency. Being salt is often a quiet, behind-the-scenes work, but it is the most vital contribution you can make to your workplace and your community.
Prompt: In what specific ways is your life currently acting as a preserving salt in your workplace or community?
Action Step: Sharing the gospel involves engaging the culture around us, acting as salt to preserve and light to guide.
Next Step: Look for an opportunity today to bring a godly perspective or peace to a secular conversation.