What matter is it
of salt
if not to flavor food?
What matter is Light
if not to be seen
and cut darkness for others?
In this context we were meant to not simply “Be Light” or “Be Salt”, but the essence is in the sharing. For talent, Time and treasure kept to oneself is useless and devoid of purpose. The pleasure given to God is in the sharing. The value of it found only when allowed to let loose upon others and have benefit to others.
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again?
It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
You are the light of the world.
A city on a hill cannot be hidden.
Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl.
Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.
In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:13-15