There is within human nature an amazing potential for goodness.
A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. A man dies when he refuses to take a stand for which is true.
It doesn’t matter how talented or successful we are by earthly standards, because God’s goal for us is obedience, faithfulness, and Christlike character.
From 1 Corinthians 4:5: “Therefore do not pronounce judgment before the time, before the Lord comes, who will bring to light the things now hidden in darkness and will disclose the purposes of the heart. Then each one will receive commendation from God.”
The greatest character trait you can provide your spouse and your family is moral and ethical self-control.
From James 21:22-24: “But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves. For if any are hearers of the word and not doers, they are like those who look at themselves in a mirror; for they look at themselves and, on going away, immediately forget what they were like.”
From Mark 8:34-35: “He called the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, ‘If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me. For those who want to save their life will lose it, and those who lose their life for my sake, and for the sake of the gospel, will save it.'”
Speaking the truth, God places high value
Encouraging righteous and honest ways
Teaching us to guard our integrity
Honoring our Father, each word He says
Accepting our Lord’s lasting gift of Grace
Seeing the Messiah, a blood-stained Cross
Taking a knee, He breathes new life in us
Cleansing souls, we are taken across
Denying ourselves with unselfishness
Taking up our own cross, following Him
Committing ourselves to Jesus, the Christ
Standing against temptation, life not dim
Acknowledging our mistaken moments
Confessing unrighteousness to the Lord
Repenting for unholy thoughts, words, and deeds
Turning away, sin no longer ignored
Believing the truth of our Father’s Word
Abiding with our Lord’s Holy commands
Walking between the lines, never blurry
Following Christ’s faithful steps, in the sands
Filling our lives with righteous character
Dwelling with the Father, avoiding strife
Knowing life will bring daily challenges
Guarding our integrity, in new life
From Psalm 15:1-4: “O Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy hill? Those who walk blamelessly, and do what is right, and speak the truth from their heart; who do not slander with their tongue, and do no evil to their friends, nor take up a reproach against their neighbors; in whose eyes the wicked are despised, but who honor those who fear the Lord; who stand by their oath even to their hurt.”
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The text used for this poem is based upon Proverbs Chapter 10, with the 10th verse taking center stage: “The wise lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin.”
Seeks God’s wisdom
His words bring wealth
A benevolent father
Welcomes a wise child
Virtue always delivers
Never going hungry
The judicious of heart
Follows the Commandments
Always walks in integrity
Makes for a secure life
Boldly calls out trouble
Brings peace to life
Use righteous words
Builds a fountain of life
Hate stirs up trouble
Love heals our offenses
Craves absorbing wisdom
Ignores a blathering fool
Leads an honorable life
Shuns sinful behaviors
Be prudent when speaking
Uses a blameless tongue
Seeks the Lord’s blessings
Comes in reverent prayer
Follows our heavenly Father
His stronghold protects us
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Horace Greeley writes: “Fame is a vapor, popularity an accident, riches take wing, and only character endures.”
Never forget our Lord’s profound teaching
Shelter faithful hearts each and every day
God renews our strength, always reaching
He positions loving hope to follow His way
Jesus reminds us daily to love one another
His fresh commandant reaches out to all
He truly wants us to witness to each other
Entrusted to make a better walk is our call
Protect integrity at each of life’s stops
Love God’s commandants, follow each
A person’s character should be tops
Christ’s working spirit will always seek
Maintain genuine discipline in one’s faith
God’s goodness and holiness arrive on time
Step forward to say “yes” to free grace
Encouraging us to obey a light that shines
The text for this poem is inspired from reading the following Bible verses:
Psalm 119:165: “Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”
Proverbs 3:1: “My child, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments.”
John 13:35: (Christ is speaking) “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
If you are looking for more Christian-based poems, here are a couple of previously published poems that you will find enjoyable to read:
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