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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.
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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.
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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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