I don’t know much about cooking, but I do know when the right amount of seasoning is used according to my taste. Some foods need a bit more than others and it takes talent and experience to know how much seasoning to use. The correct amount satisfies the taste buds and the soul of the consumer. In ancient times, salt was also used as a preservative to keep food fresh, as there was no refrigeration. But it was also used to render land unusable for farming. So salt can be used for both positive benefits and negative outcomes.
Our speech also has the potential to bring positive results or harmful outcomes. Colossians 4:6 says, “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Our words can heal, but they can also hurt people. We need to learn to season our speech with grace, adapted to the needs of each listener. Then we will be encouraging and blessing each person who hears our words.
Reluctant Retiree 