Job 6:6 Can that which is unsavoury be eaten without salt? or is there any taste in the white of an egg?

Forgive me for this misapplication of scripture in context and meaning. The bible does not cover every thought, nor should it.

You have heard the expression “take everything with a grain of salt.” Most of us do not give such a saying any depth of thought. It is a tosser. Today, with my new perspective on life, diet, exercise and medications. Things are taken a little bit more seriously. Allow me to look a little deeper into this worldly expression.

Here in Job is my perfect example of how a grain of salt affects words spoken and actions taken. Like food, taking words and actions with a grain of salt makes those words and actions palatable. The end result is those who need to be held accountable go unchallenged and edification goes undone.

Edification in the spiritual sense means; the act of one who promotes another’s growth in Christian wisdom, piety, happiness, holiness. It should not be done harshly but just because we do not know how to do it properly does not mean it should go undone.

Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

You are called the salt of the earth and meant to season attitudes and actions in a manner so that those seasoned will be changed. Season lightly, do not over season lest it become uneatable.

Every line cook needs a master chef to teach them how to season properly. The Holy Spirit is your Master Chef. He will teach you how to season with your grain of salt.

1 Thessalonians 5:18-22 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.

As I related to you yesterday the Lord saved me yet again. So what is it I am to do now? Or any of us for that matter. This was part of my bible reading during my hospital stay. I believe they are every day instructions for all of us.

2 Thessalonians 1:11-12 Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Paul’s second epistle to the Thessalonians comes the inevitable results of following the will of God. The instructions we are given are with purpose as are all of God’s plans. If we but follow the instructions given to us, God will accomplish the rest. The work of faith with power is God’s purview.

We release God’s faith with power through obedience to our calling in Christ. We cannot leave that up to another to perform, it is why God called you in Christ.

Philippians 2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

Yes where sin exist grace abounds more but do not use the grace of God as an excuse towards disobedience.

2 Corinthians 12:19 Again, think ye that we excuse ourselves unto you? we speak before God in Christ: but we do all things, dearly beloved, for your edifying.