1. Matthieu 5:13 (NEG79)
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What does it mean to be the salt of the earth?

Matthieu 5:13 (NEG79)

13 Vous êtes le sel de la terre. Mais si le sel perd sa saveur, avec quoi la lui rendra-t-on? Il ne sert plus qu'à être jeté dehors, et foulé aux pieds par les hommes.

It is not clear what is the primary meaning of Jesus’ reference to salt. Salt had a wide range of uses at the time, serving as a preservative, a means of adding flavour, and for purification. 1 What is clear is that the disciples are to have an impact on the world. 2