Why do jesus call us the salt of the earth?

Answer 1

First Answer:

comparing of people to salt is because humans have sentiments,values and many other feelings which any other living beings don't have..so when coming to salt it releases from the water,and after purification its ready to use.and the same is again melted in the water,so in the same way man is born,lives on earth and the same person is buried in the earth when he dies.

Another thought:

Salt is known for it's ability to preserve and provide a pleasing taste.

At Matthew 5:13, Jesus said to his followers:"YOUare the salt of the earth..." because THEY would be responsible for saving people's lives. They would be continuing the preaching work that he started, which would teach truth and prevent moral and spiritual decay . This 'good news' they carried would preserve the lives of those who listened. (Matthew 28:19+20)(Matthew 24:14)

Under the Mosaic Law, offerings on the altar to God had to be salted, since it's preservative quality would symbolically provide freedom from corruption or decay. (Leviticus 2:11, 13; Ezekiel 43:24)Because of this quality, salt was a symbol of permanence and stability, so much so that when covenants(contracts) were made, the parties 'ate salt together' which would show loyalty and fidelity to that contract . "A covenant of salt" was considered legally binding. (Numbers 18:19)(2 Chronicles 13:5)

Salt is also used to denote good taste(Mark 9:49-50)(Colossians 4:6)

A Christian's behavior and speech should be trustworthy, considerate, wholesome, and have the quality of preserving the lives of others.

Answer 2

In the book of Matthew chapter 5 verse 13 Jesus said, "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses it's saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men." Jesus was teaching his disciples that they were to "flavor" the world by their faith and deeds because disciples of Jesus Christ are different from other people. Their life and faith sets them apart. But if a Christian loses their way and fails to live according to God's word then they are no longer a salt shaker - they are in need of salt themselves!

Answer 3

Being referred top as the salt of the Earth by Jesus refers to a person or group of people of great kindness, reliability, or honesty.

Answer 4

Concerning his followers, Jesus also said: “You are the salt of the earth.” (Matthew 5:13) By saying this, Jesus did not mean that his disciples literally were salt. Rather, salt is a preservative, and the message that Jesus’ followers carried to the people would preserve the lives of many. Indeed, his disciples had a preserving influence upon those who listened to their message, preventing spiritual and moral decay among such individuals. There was no question about the fact that the good news declared by Jesus’ followers would preserve life.​—Acts 5:20; 13:46-48.