ACC ~ Luke 14 v34 - 35

THE TASTY SALT IS THE WORD OF GOD

CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA: “Salt is good, but if the salt becomes tasteless, with what can it be seasoned? It is cast out,” he says. He continues, “Let there be salt in you,” that is, the divine words that bring salvation. If we despise these, we become tasteless, foolish and utterly useless. The congregation of the saints must throw out these things, by the gift of mercy and love to them from Christ, the Savior of us all. COMMENTARY ON LUKE, HOMILY 105. [1]

[1] CGSL 423*.

PEOPLE OF GOD ARE THE PRESERVATIVE OF THE WORLD

ORIGEN: People of God are truly the salt of the earth. They preserve the order of the world. Society is held together as long as the salt is uncorrupted. If the salt lost its savor, it is neither suitable for the land or the manure pile. It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “He that has ears, let him hear” the meaning of these words. When God gives to the tempter permission to persecute us, then we suffer persecution. When God wishes us to be free from suffering even in the middle of a world that hates us, we enjoy a wonderful peace. We trust in the protection of him who said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” [1] AGAINST CELSUS 8.70. [2]

[1] Jn 16:33.

[2] ANCL 23:553-54*.