Salt of the earth

It is really important we have a positive effect and influence on the society. Can we be the salt of the earth? How can we be the salt of the earth? It is commonly known by almost all that salt is a chemical compound formed by the combing of an acid and a base or metal. It is a very common white substance with many uses especially for flavoring and preserving of foods. Salt was often used among the oriental people for ratifying agreements, so that salt became the symbol of faithfulness, fidelity and constancy.

Jesus Christ is a true and good shepherd

It can be said that the shepherd in Israel represented faithfulness, compassion, guidance and protection. In the scripture, Jesus did not only display the characteristics of a good shepherd, He demonstrated the power of the messiah who would shepherd the people of Israel. A true and faithful shepherd cares for the needs of those he leads by providing all necessary requirements.
Many came to the Jewish people, professing to be their spiritual leaders or rulers and guides. They were self-appointed messiahs for the nation. But they did not come by the way which the Old Testament predicted the messiah would come. They climbed up some other way. They presented themselves to Israel in a manner of their own choosing. These men were not true shepherds, but thieves and robbers. Thieves are those that take what does not belong to them, and robbers are those who use violence in doing so. The Pharisees were considered thieves and robbers.