Sunday, April 27, 2025

Should We Follow the Details or the Spirit of God's Law?

 The details of God‘s law

Don’t matter as much

As your intent and spirit do.

For example, if we keep the Sabbath on Sunday

Because of the resurrection of Jesus,

This is OK.

But, it’s not OK

To lie, murder, steal, or

To dishonor your mother and father,

Because all these commandments

Are about loving our neighbor as ourselves.

But you don’t only have to keep the Commandments 

From the Old Testament,

But also from the New Testament

Such as forgiving others,

Loving your enemies,

Loving God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

Fill your heart with love, joy, peace, patience,

Kindness, gentleness, faithfulness, and self-control

Because against these things, there is no law

With the help of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, and Mother Mary

We shall be able to keep God’s moral law

And enter the Kingdom of Heaven.

Amen

1 comment:

  1. You give us a needed reminder of both the Old And New Testament commandments in a lovely shaped poem.

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