Matthew 5:13-16 says, “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. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither 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. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Jesus is talking about the positive impact that his disciples are to have on the world. Jesus is also still talking to us through this verse still today. We are to be Earth’s “saltiness.” What does that mean? Be the light in times of darkness. Show love where it is so easy and common to hate. Spread good news instead of fake and hurtful news. This is what it means to be the salt of the world. We are the salt and light of the Earth. Show it! Be it! Live it!