them in the midst of corruption to purify what had been contaminated. The primary function of salt is to create a thirst. Without salt in food, there would be an improper intake of liquid; and where there is an improper intake of liquid, there would be dehydration leading to sickness or death. This would be particularly true in the desert countries around the land where the Lord was speaking. If a traveler did not partake of the proper amount of water, he would suffer dehydration and death as he