The Heart of the Tree

Matthew 12:31-37

Every sin and all evil words against God,
Shall have forgiveness after you confess;
As you praise Him with honor and laud,
He shall be quite pleased and will bless.

But of evil words against the Holy Spirit,
Forgiveness unto you will never be given;
Forget about any reward that you inherit,
Because you will be banned from Heaven.

Whoever says a word be against the Son,
Will also be forgiven in admitting shame;
But any remark against the Spirit even one,
And eternal life you will loose your claim.

Make a tree good to reap delicious fruit,
Allowing it to be bad and the fruit is sour;
For how a tree grows depends on its root,
And a sweet smell in the blossom flower.

So the root is really the heart of the tree,
That takes a firm grip within the earth;
As the mouth bears fruit for you and me,
Showing the Spirit what is your true worth.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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