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Col 4:5-6 How is salt defined here with which Christians are to "season" their speech?
Salt is both a seasoning agent and a preservative.
In this context it is used metaphorically of the Christian's speech directed to those outside the church being wholesome and preserved from corruption (CP Ecc 10:12 and Mk 9:50 with Eph 4:15, 29-31; 5:4; Col 3:8, 16; Tit 3:9).
Just as salt not only flavours but prevents corruption, the Christian's speech should act not only as a blessing, but also as a purifying influence upon all who hear it.
By the sweetness and courtesy of their conversation Christians are to impress favourably the heathen and make the most of every evangelistic opportunity.
This is what redeeming the time means (CP Psa 119:46; Eph 5:15-16; 1Pe 3:15).
None of this is teaching however that fervent and stern words cannot be directed when necessary against false believers who are enemies of the cross (CP Mt 23; Ac 15:1-2; Php 3:2; Col 2:8, 16).
See also comments on Eph 5:3-4, 5:16; 2Ti 4:1-2 and Tit 2:7-8.