It burns when it hits a raw spot, but is very effective in cleansing a wound so it can heal. A good Christian exhibits the qualities of salt. We add a better flavor to the life around us. We preserve the good of God's creation. We bring healing to the hurting people in our community.
Life always adds new meanings, and flavor to words.
It has its extremes and what it accepts as a norm. When the group thinned out I asked one of the old timers what it meant to be too salty. That means a person who takes to many risks while fishing in the ocean. The Colonial was known for fishing in the white water of the surf in his boat. It is very dangerous because if the boat falters just a moment it will be swamped, turned over and the people on board in danger of drowning.