Salt is Good

Luke 14:34 says, "Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is fit neither for the soild nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out."

There are many things you can lose and yet find again. Most material goods can be replaced. Even those hit hard by hurricanes in the south can replace their homes and belongings eventually. Older people lose their glasses. Young people lose their cell phones. By searching these things can be found again.

On the contrary, there are priceless virtues that can never be found again. A young woman's innocence cannot be restored. Once its lost, it is lost forever. I applaud the Jonas Brothers for taking a stance in waiting to give themselves away in marriage. A reputation cannot be restored. It's value is beyond wealth. Once your reputation is tarnished, dented, or corroded, it cannot be returned to it's former state. Everyone knows.

Guard your reputation carefully. It's the only one you'll ever have. And if you lose it, it cannot be replaced.