CONTRADICTIONS

We’re living in the strangest world of inconsistencies.

Some people say they’re humble and always on their knees.

But get a little closer and examine what they do,

And you get the impression that none of it is true.

Hypocrisy is rampant. You hear them speak and mutter.

They give you an impression their mouths will not melt butter.

But look into their character and what is it you see?

Idolatry and witchcraft, strife and heresy.

They envy and they murder; they revel and get drunk.

Which means their Christian “witness” is just a load of junk.

No Christian who is genuine will put on a display,

And manifest behaviour we’re seeing every day.

Adultery, uncleanness, heresies and strife,

Should never be observed in those who live the Christian life.

It is a contradiction; like water and like oil.

And “Christians” who live this way their character will spoil.

So how should we be living when we say we serve the Lord?

The Holy Spirit’s Fruit should always be in one accord,

With what the Bible teaches. God’s Word is very clear.

For love and joy and kindness should constantly be near.

There should be an abundance of peace and self-control.

The life of Christ should always be their purpose and their goal.

If it looks like Christian, and acts and speaks that way;

It‘s sure to be a Christian whatever men might say.

So let us take our blinkers off and take a look around.

If it’s truly Christian, its witness will be sound.

He’ll look a lot like Jesus in faith and gentleness.

His lifestyle will be Godly in Christlike Holiness.

Accompany him anywhere and you will see the same.

A follower of Jesus Christ in action and in name.

With Jesu’ yoke upon Him and meekness in his heart,

He’ll emulate the Saviour right from the very start.

As Jesus’ disciple he’ll know just what to do.

And all his aspirations will finally come true.

The longer you pursue it, the sooner you will find;

The easier that it will be to transform heart and mind.

And like our Godly forebears we’ll say “In God we Trust!”

And all our former weaknesses will finally go bust.

Jim Strickland – written Thursday, 01 September 2011