Looking in the Mirror

Luke 6:27-31

I say onto you in giving me your ear,
Have love for those who are against;
Do good to even those that you fear,
As well as who has made you tensed.

Give blessings to the ones you hate,
Along with those that may curse you;
Allow God for dealing with their fate,
While praying for emotions to subdue.

If someone strikes you on one cheek,
Then turn your face to the other side;
If taking your coat is for him to seek,
Giving of your shirt neither be denied.

Allow all who comes with a request,
Take of what they want of your things;
But do not even try to make protest,
And just thank him if he ever brings.

So my friend listen to what I say,
Look in the mirror to what you see;
Do unto others each and every day,
Treat them as wishing to treat thee.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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