Wednesday, December 7, 2011

AN EXAMPLE TO OTHERS


Some Christians have a habit, of leading with their chin.
There’s myriads of problems and what a mess they’re in.
They’re mostly outward looking and seldom see their own.
They see their brother’s splinters while theirs remain unknown.
But Jesus has released them and they have been set free.
So they can do whatever, that they can think and see.
Wicked deeds don’t matter. They’re living on His grace.
So one or two more extra sins are seldom out of place.
The problem is their focus. Their mantra, Me and Mine!
They have a special licence, they got from the Divine.
They don’t serve other people. That simply isn’t done.
It would disturb their lifestyle and dissipate their fun.
But when they see a brother, or sister who’s gone wrong,
They seem to want to join them and be a happy throng;
They galop helter skelter, and do the very same;
They’ll get a rude awakening that comes in Jesus Name!
The purpose of our living is service to our peers.
     We’re told to love our brothers, through all our pain and tears.

It really isn’t optional. There is no other choice.
Not if we’re obedient to Jesus and His voice.
If others need correction it must be gently done.
We need to help our brothers as we would help our son.
But what is even better, is if we can deflect,
Them following a course that is a bit less than perfect;
To save him from a dreadful sin and damaging his soul,
And showing what is needed to help him to be whole.
We aught to be examples to others on the road;
To set a good example and help them bear their load.
To love with deep affection and magnanimity.
And honour other people as God has honoured thee.
So keep away from boasting and any form of pride.
Share His grace with others and in His love abide.
Learn to value patience; help those who are weak.
     Set a good example; help the ones who seek.

So let us use our freedom, to help folk to be free.
Let the reign of Jesus be all there is to see.
Love our neighbour deeply and help his faith to grow.
Then you’ll be His disciple whom others want to know.
Jim Strickland – Written 8th December 2011

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