'Those who are called to the table of the Lord must
glow with the brightness that comes from the good example of a
praiseworthy and blameless life. They must completely remove from their
lives the filth and uncleanness of vice. Their upright lives must make
them like the salt of the earth for themselves and for the rest of
mankind. The brightness of their wisdom must make them like the light of
the world that brings light to others. They must learn from their
eminent teacher, Jesus Christ, what he declared not only to his apostles
and disciples, but also to all the priests and clerics who were to
succeed them, when he said, "You are the salt of the earth. But what is
salt goes flat? How can you restore its flavor? Then it is good for
nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot."'
Matthew 5:13
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt lose its savour, wherewith shall it be salted? It is good for nothing any more but to be cast out, and to be trodden on by men.
