When I lived in a very humid climate it was not unusual to see grains of rice in the salt shakers on restaurant tables. Humidity could dampen the salt causing it to solidify in the shaker and it wouldn't come out of those small holes in the top. The rice grains helped keep the salt shakable. Something could be done to keep the salt usable.
Jesus was affirming the influence his disciples (including today's followers) would have on the world around them when he said, "You are the salt of the earth. . .the light of the world." (Matthew 5:13, 14). However, he was also issuing a warning. Just as salt can go bad if not protected against conditions that cause decay, decomposition and contamination so can our influence for Jesus be diminished by neglect of our relationship with him. Light does no one else any good if it's only turned on in my sleeping bag so I can read my book instead of offering to share it with others in the tent.
We are salt of the earth and light of the world only to the extent that we heed the warning of Jesus so our influence has max impact for his kingdom.
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