Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 24, 2021
Salt was scarce in the Near East in Jesus' day. It symbolized the bonds of friendship, peace and love between people. It is another example of the great commandment that Jesus gave us to love one another.
Salt
Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz
Mark 9:49-50
Mark 9:49 "For everyone will be salted with fire. 50 "Salt is good; but if the salt becomes unsalty, with what will you 1make it salty again? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another."
This short narrative about salt
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United Methodist