Lost Values

I Corinthians 1:10-17

I beseech upon you in the name of the Lord,
That you all will be singing the same tune;
Agreeing with each other on the Holy Word,
Rather than contending when you commune.

It's best that we are all of the same mind,
As well as with holding the same opinion;
In being Christians that is what will bind,
When talking about God and His dominion.

It is common knowledge of our division,
And exactly who do you say that you are?
It was Christ who underwent the crucifixion,
Never think of Paul as being the superstar.

It was not Paul on being nailed to the tree,
And your baptism is not in the name of Paul;
For it was Christ who died for you and me,
Of every sin no matter how big or small.

Christ sent me not to go out and baptize,
Rather as a poet to preach the Good News;
Not with just words making me look wise,
But fear of the cross has lost its values.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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