- Pastor Dean, As ALWAYS, thank you for your "enlightening" message. The NIV study bible has a very thought provoking comment (at least to me) on Luke 14:34 regarding salt and I would like to share it. "Salt can loose its flavor. Many Christians blend into the world and avoid the cost of standing up for Christ. But Jesus says if Christians loose their distinctive saltiness, they become worthless. Just as salt flavors and preserves food, we are to preserve the good in the world, help keep it from spoiling, and bring new flavor to life. This requires careful planning, willing sacrifice, and unswerving commitment to Christ's kingdom. Being "salty" is not easy, but if a Christian fails in this function, he or she fails to represent Christ in the world. How salty are you?" I will pray this week that I and my fellow Christians will truly be the salt in Christ's kingdom In Christian love, Glenda