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Salt of the earth
Both of them, Isaiah and Jesus, are preaching a political message, about the end of oppression and the elevation of equality, about the mercy and justice of God, and that new world order, the kingdom of God. You are the salt of the earth; you are the light of the world. You are God’s gift, God’s political campaign contribution. You are God’s PAC. Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 1:15, Christ crucified, Isaiah 58:1-12, Matthew 5:13-20, politics, salt and light, salt of the earth
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Salt and light
Salt is not only a matter of good taste. It is elemental. It is sacramental. Continue reading
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Tagged church, light of the world, Matthew 5:13-20, salt of the earth, sermon on the mount
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Year A Epiphany 5: salt
If rock salt comes from rocks (hence the salt mines), and sea salt comes from the sea, where does table salt come from? Jesus said, “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world.” But … Continue reading
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