Are You Salty?

N.T.#390 "Are You Salty?"

Sept. 13, 2024 

Mark 9-Part 7

LET IT GLOW 

Jesus gave a hyperbole to His disciples in reference to sin. If some part of your body causes you to sin, then pluck it out or cut it off. It is better to have a severed member of the body than to keep it and go to hell. Obviously, the real problem lies with the heart and mind. In other words, get rid of what causes one to sin. It could involve where we go, what we do, or what we see. May I add what we listen to, also. Nothing should separate us from serving the Savior and being the right witness pleasing to God. Oh be careful little eyes what you see.

Yet for the unbeliever, Jesus described hell as a place where their worm does not die and the fire is not quenched. Hell is a real place of intense suffering externally (fire) and internally (worm) forever. Where are you spending eternity? Jesus has provided a way to heaven; His is the only Way. Have you believed in Him today?

In verse 49, Jesus is referring to the salt covenant mentions in @ Chronicles 13:5. the grain and meat sacrifices were to be salted as a covenant in itself between the person giving it and God. It would be a clean sacrifice, protecting it from spoilage. In previous time, salt was a legal binding as the two ate it together, as an agreement to protect one another against enemies, and to preserve relationships (covenant). 

LET IT GROW

What can we learn from this?

• Salt in a follower of Jesus is good. We make the commitment to Jesus to obey Him and His Word.
• We are to have salt in our self and be the salt of the earth. (Matt. 5:13) (verse 50)
• We are to present our body as a living sacrifice unto God. (Romans 12:1)
• We are not to be conformed to this world, but have our mind transformed so we can show others what is the good, acceptable, and perfect will of God. (Romans 12:2)
• We are to have peace with others.

Is our life different in the world, showing Jesus' love? How about our morals? God is faithful and keeps His covenants and promises. Are we?

LET IT GO

Help us be strong in our walk of faith with You, Jesus.

Keep us from the temptations around us, a faithful servant.

May we serve others as we serve You.

Glory to God in the highest.