TNTC]. The presence of the disciples delays the corruption of the world and its consequent judgment [ICC]. 2. The point of similarity is enhancing the taste of a substance. As salt improves the taste of food, the disciples are to improve the quality of the society in which they live [BBC, Brc, McN]. 3. The similarity includes both preservation and flavoring [McN, MLJ, Mor, NCBC, NTC, Pl, TH, TNTC2]. The disciples make a purer earth and make it a better place to live [TNTC2]. 4. Although it may not
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