Mike's+Conclusion

=Conclusion=

What does it mean to be "salt and light" in the world today?

Considering the function of salt as a preservative, the metaphor suggest that we are to preserve the life of Christ in our own personal lives. The Eucharist is a reminder to all that we take on the attributes of Christ when we partake of the holy mysteries. In communing with one another, Christians actively preserve the holy traditions of the faith. As far as light is concerned, Christians are called by God to illumine the darkness of the world. Practically speaking, this "illumining of darkness" is to be understood as loving others with the compassion that Christ showed for his followers. Whether at school or in the workplace, Christians need to be willing to behave within the context of the absolutes that are set forth in the scriptures. It is in obedience to a higher universal authority that Christians express the meaningful ministry of Christ.

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