Salt. What's it worth?

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Salt is something most of us take for granted. We buy a box of it at Walmart and don't give it another thought. It's probably not as plentiful in some countries as it is in the USA, although it's been used for centuries to preserve food and was very valuable. I learned what a big difference salt makes when I tried reduced sodium V8 juice. I love V8, but apparently what gives it such a great taste is all that sodium! Without it, it was horrible. It's amazing how much better something can taste with a little salt. I'm trying to cut back because of those dreaded kidney stones. Some people have to reduce their sodium intake because of high blood pressure and other medical conditions. But I got to thinking about what the Bible says about salt. In Matthew 5:13, Jesus told his disciples, "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 by men." Yea, I guess salt that isn't salty can't be much good. I want my life to be the salt of the earth. I want to be a seasoning that produces the love of Christ to the world and adds flavor to a sin-weary world. Like me, do you have to limit salt for health reasons? Maybe so, but we can still be "the salt of the earth."