Doing to Others

Luke 6:24-31

You may be full now, but tomorrow hunger,
For all the foolishness that you malinger;
You laugh now, but tomorrow you will cry,
For all of your disobedience that you defy;
Your life can be different and begin anew,
Listen to me and I'll tell you what to do;
Love your enemies and those you detest,
Doing good to them, you surely be blest;
Bless them who are offensive and curse,
Pray that their attitude shall be reverse;
Anyone who slaps you across one cheek,
Ask them if the other one they also seek;
Give to whoever begs, help those in need,
Your generosity will plant a fertile seed;
The way you desire to be treated by others,
Same way to treat your sisters and brothers;
Loving those who love you, nothing to loose,
Those that love then sinners don't refuse;
Doing good to them that to you also do good,
It's best to do good for even sinners would.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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