Sacrificing Pride

Micah 6:6-8

With what shall I to come before the Lord,
With bent head to be honored and adored;
To bring a burnt offering or year old calf?
Should I be solemn or be happy and laugh?
Am I to give my first born for doing wrong?
Because of sinful temptation was so strong;
But He has already shown you what is good,
As is desired by the Lord doing as should;
With loving mercy and doing what is right,
Walking humbly where He shines His light.
No longer is there any sacrificial offering,
From being enticed into a sinful faltering;
For the Lord God takes pity on your soul,
And is ready and willing for to console;
Remember just what you were taught,
All you have to do is admit your fault;
Forgiveness starts you off for to amend,
Turning your life around that you intend;
And just rid yourself of all of your pride,
So God has room in your heart to abide.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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