"ما نباید بپرسیم که چه چیزی در جهان اشتباه است، زیرا این تشخیص از قبل داده شده است. بلکه باید بپرسیم، چه اتفاقی برای نمک و نور افتاده است."
— John Stott
Simplified Meaning:
When the quote talks about not needing to ask what's wrong with the world, it means we already know that there are many problems like violence, pollution, and injustice. Instead of focusing on these issues, the quote suggests we should think about why good and kind people are not making a bigger difference. It compares good people to "salt and light," which means they're supposed to improve the world, like salt makes food taste better and light helps us see clearly. For example, think about a neighborhood where there's a lot of litter. It's easy to see that the problem is the trash on the streets. But a more helpful question might be why no one is cleaning it up or why people are throwing trash on the ground in the first place. If the caring people in the community (the "salt and light") took action, like organizing clean-up events and educating others about not littering, the situation could improve. So, in everyday life, instead of just pointing out what's wrong, you might ask yourself how you can be part of the solution. Maybe you can volunteer, help a neighbor, or spread kindness. By doing so, you become the "salt and light" that makes the world a better place.