Why did Jesus refer to humans as salt?

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                          As with reference to the verse Matthew 5:13

> 13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how  can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

Why did Jesus refer to people as salt?  Why it is so important as many more valuables are available in this world?

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Jul 5, 2013, 10:32 AM
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Why did Jesus refer to humans as salt?

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