Because we have penetrated the world in which we live, there are new ways of defining modes of dress, architecture, honesty and integrity. Oh, yes, my gentle friends, we are giving to the world in which we live, not taking from it. Jesus that day told us to not hid who and what we are, rather let it shine so that all may see. In other words we are not to be ashamed of who and what we are but rather a bright light so that our world may see clearly that God created diversity, differences, and tolerance of that diversity and differences to bring about wholeness rather than brokeness. My sisters and brothers salt penetrates and preserves.
Light brings sight and penetrates that which is dark.
We are those on that hillside, we are receiving these words today right this moment. We are indeed that which gives rather than takes away.