Preventing Temptation

Matthew 18:7-9

A curse on the earth for temptation to sin,
As a necessary evil for temptation to begin;
Unfortunate for the man temptation thrives,
For if not stopped it'll grow as it strives;
If a hand or foot is caught being enticed,
Quickly take a knife and have them sliced;
Better for a hand or foot to lose or retire,
Than both hands or feet thrown in the fire;
If your eye or ear is tempted take it out,
To Heaven with one eye or ear no doubt;
Better than the fire for both eyes or ears,
Spending an eternity with the fiery fears.
Temptation is everywhere that you turn,
Not even aware the trouble it can earn;
For the desire of lust can be such a force,
That you do not even feel any remorse;
Examine your life the direction it leads,
Finding out exactly where your lust feeds;
Just put a stop to it as you fast and pray,
Ask God to give you strength every day.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2004 Richard Newton Sherrer

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