Marks of the True Christian
Let your love be genuine,
Holding fast to what is good;
Abhor to the evil sin,
Doing the way that Christ would.
Show brotherly affection,
In loving one another;
With an honored connection,
For your sister and brother.
Be fervent in the spirit,
Not to be slothful in zeal;
Diligent in your merit,
Serving the Lord to appeal.
Patience in tribulation,
And be constantly in prayer;
Remember your salvation,
Rejoice with the hope you share.
Contribute unto the saints,
Showing hospitality;
Blessing them without restraints,
Avert from carnality.
Bless those who persecute you,
Blessings and do not curse them;
Unto your faith, remain true,
Letting the Father condemn.
Rejoice with those who rejoice,
Weep with those who would weep;
Listen up to hear His voice,
The Shepherd calling His sheep.
Show no pride to the humble,
Rather live in harmony;
Never of others grumble,
Accordance in symphony.
Pay no evil for evil,
Rather honor in the sight;
Avoid works of the devil,
It may keep you from the light.
Live at peace with everyone,
But it all depends on you;
Remembering of the Son,
The direction you pursue.
Copyright ©2023 Richard Newton Sherrer
About this poem
The Skill of Compassion Romans 12:9–18
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Written on December 08, 2023
Submitted by richardnsherrer on December 07, 2023
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Closest metre | Iambic tetrameter |
Characters | 1,152 |
Words | 243 |
Stanzas | 11 |
Stanza Lengths | 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 1 |
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