Love in the Law

Romans 13:6-10

Pay your taxes as it is under the authority,
As servants of God to ensure prosperity;
Giving your fair share is perfectly alright,
In honor and paying tribute with delight.

For there is no reason for to be in debt,
That are filled showing signs of regret;
Rather in having a love for one another,
Abide in the law treating all as a brother.

Be true to your spouse never to cheat,
You will find yourself showing conceit;
Do not kill, steal, or bear false witness,
When you are caught be hard to confess.

Never begrudge or break any other law,
You just might be exposing your flaw;
Either laws from God or of man-made,
Understand exactly the price to be paid.

In abiding in the Word you show a love,
Both for fellow man and God up above;
To your neighbor love does no wrong,
If you love the law you shall live long.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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