Being called “salty” can carry a different connotation. It can refer to a person who is bitter, whose words are often harsh, and whose attitude repels others. But Jesus calls us to something different: a saltiness that preserves, purifies, and draws others to Him.  Jesus calls us to be distinctive in influence, refined through trials, and gracious in speech so that we preserve peace and reflect His grace. (Luke 14:34-35)