Like salt we can lose our spiritual vitality if we become casual in our worship.
- Keep the house of the Lord at the center of our devotion.
- Be deliberate in our efforts to strengthen others {in being faithful}.
- Be willing to accept a calling and serve in the church.
- Use digital communication tools with purpose.
The Savior taught that when we are “called unto [His] everlasting gospel, and covenant with an everlasting covenant, [we] are accounted as the salt of the earth.” Salt is made of two elements bonded together. We can’t be salt on our own; if we are to be salt of the earth, we must be bonded to the Lord.
Like salt can lose its essence, we can also lose our spiritual vitality if our faith in Jesus Christ becomes casual. We may look the same on the outside, but without a strong inner faith, we lose our ability to make a difference in the world and bring out the best in those around us.
So how can we channel our energy and efforts to make a difference and be the change the world needs today? How can we preserve discipleship and continue to be a positive influence?
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When our lives are filled with purpose and service, we avoid spiritual apathy; on the other hand, when our lives are deprived of divine purpose, meaningful service to others, and sacred opportunities for pondering and reflection, we gradually become suffocated by our own activity and self-interest, risking losing our savor. The antidote to this is to continue to be involved in service—being anxiously engaged in good works and the betterment of ourselves and the society we live in.
We need to make sure we have divine purpose, meaningful service, opportunities for pondering and reflection in our lives.
Here are four simple yet profound ways we can strive to be the salt of the earth:
- Keeping the house of the Lord at the center of our devotion.
- Being deliberate in our efforts to strengthen others by living the gospel together. We can strengthen our families through consistent and intentional efforts to bring gospel principles into our lives and to our homes.
- Being willing to accept a calling and serving in the Church. Service in our local congregations allows us to support one another and grow together.
- And finally, using digital communication tools with purpose. Today, digital communication tools allow us to connect as never before. Like most of you, I use these tools to connect with brothers and sisters in the Church and with my family and friends. As I connect with them, I feel closer to them; we can minister to each other in times of need when we cannot be physically present.
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