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To Know the Truth

Does life to anyone really make sense? Or is all mankind really this dense. God’s offer of wisdom and truth to man, Even if accepted we seldom understand. We’re blinded by reason, and the perils of logic, Surely, it’s not genes or biologic. As I ponder and think of the things I don’t know, It came to me; the culprit is ego. Its goal is to always self-edify, So, it secretly cloaks what we see with our eye. An illusion it creates and a false belief, We can’t see God’s truth without some relief. To receive God’s truth, we must look through his eyes, To ego, the deceiver; we must say our goodbyes.

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 11/24/2021 4:04:00 PM

you've said it quite well--without releasing one's ego, one can't actually know authentic truth

Bill Baker
Date: 11/30/2021 9:58:00 AM

True Sara, thanks for commenting on my poetry. Bill

Beata Agustin

Date: 11/20/2021 3:24:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... words of wisdom, expounded through your awesome poetic style. Indeed, "To receive God’s truth, we must look through his eyes, To ego, the deceiver; we must say our goodbyes." God bless you.

Bill Baker
Date: 11/21/2021 1:18:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting on my poetry, Beata. I emjoy reading your poetry. A poet friend, Bill

Heidi Sands

Date: 11/19/2021 5:20:00 AM

Words of wisdom. Well written Bill :)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/19/2021 5:40:00 AM

Thank you, Heidi. A poet friend, Bill

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/18/2021 6:41:00 AM

Hi Bill, I agree with your overall message. The ego gets in the way of one seeing through God’s lenses. Well done. Have a nice day:-)Alexis

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2021 4:15:00 PM

Thanks for reading and commenting Alexis. Have a great day, Bill

Joanna Daniel

Date: 11/17/2021 9:56:00 PM

Very aptly said, Bill:) the self must die, if God is to live in us:)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2021 4:16:00 PM

Hi Jo, thanks for the comment on my poem. Bill

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 11/17/2021 4:33:00 PM

Bill, what a poignant and thought provoking piece. You have beautifully penned a grand lesson for us all. Blessings, Paulette

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2021 4:17:00 PM

Thank you for the kind words. Blessings to you, A poet friend , Bill

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 11/17/2021 4:07:00 PM

So true. Brilliant write! I love it. God bless you, Bill. Love, Gina

Bill Baker
Date: 11/18/2021 4:19:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Isn't life wondereful ... especially after considering the option. lol Have a great day!, Bill

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 11/17/2021 2:55:00 PM

Dear Bill, we need to take an honest look at ourselves through the eyes of God to find our truth inside, there is no shame in doing that, no matter what the cost, :)

Bill Baker
Date: 11/17/2021 3:51:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment Mystic, it's comforting. Bill

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 11/17/2021 1:03:00 PM

Fine piece Bill, you really convey such real truth so wish that many would heed your words. God bless, Gordon

Bill Baker
Date: 11/17/2021 3:53:00 PM

Thany you Gordon, we are just messengers, the outcome is beyond our control. Thanks for reading and commenting. A poet friend, Bill

John Gondolf

Date: 11/16/2021 3:10:00 AM

In this day and age humility seems to be scarce. Nicely written, Bill. John

Bill Baker
Date: 11/16/2021 7:40:00 AM

Thank you John, for reading and commenting on my poetry and on life in our time. Bill

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/15/2021 6:01:00 PM

Beautifully put, Bill! Ego gets in the way of coming close to the Creator. Amen, brother. Wonderful word-smithing, Gershon

Bill Baker
Date: 11/16/2021 7:42:00 AM

Thanks again Gershon, for your kind words. Your friend Bill

Indiana Shaw

Date: 11/15/2021 5:25:00 PM

Ahh, the ego, not hard to fall prey to it, but, a Devil to get rid of . . .

Bill Baker
Date: 11/16/2021 7:43:00 AM

True words my friend. Thank you for reading and commenting on my poetry. Bill

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/15/2021 3:10:00 PM

Well said, Bill! We must look through God’s eyes and forsake our own ego.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 11/18/2021 4:29:00 AM

Fine with me, Bill!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/15/2021 3:33:00 PM

Thanks for your comment Kim. I've found once I was able to give (crucify) my ego ie "I am crucified with Christ, never the less I live (without my ego) but yet not I, but Christ liveth through me ..." once the ego is gone, the "I" you just have the Holy Spirit left to guide you. I'm preaching a little here. oops Bill

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/15/2021 1:46:00 PM

sadly, some very godly people have totally opposite viewpoints these days and has nothing to even do with ego but everything to do with something else. Anyway, I sure like this

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 11/16/2021 3:12:00 PM

I see you are in line with my thinking. God bless you for having eyes to see!

Bill Baker
Date: 11/15/2021 3:36:00 PM

sadly, how true what you're saying is ... in the end times, good will become evil and evil will become good. (summerized) it happening more and more. Thanks for you thoughtful comments Andrea, always good to hear from you. Blessings, Bill

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 11/14/2021 5:59:00 PM

Well said! I more more people here read these wise words

Bill Baker
Date: 11/14/2021 10:33:00 PM

Thank you for your kind words Seeker, Have a great day, Bill