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He beat upon his breast
As he fell to the ground
Mumbled words escaping
Heart's pain formed into sound

“Please…Forgive me, oh Lord
I am so full of sin
This wretched game of life
Alone…I cannot win

I’ve cheated; I’ve lusted
I’ve inflicted abuse
Dear God…I clearly see
To you…I’m of no use 

“Forgive... God…oh, forgive…”
His beard soaked up his tears
As gut wrenching sob
Gave voice to all his fears

The “righteous” man just watched
His pride filling the place
“I thank God, heaven’s light
Is shining on MY face.

Lord, you know my good deeds
I help the poor in need
I gladly give my tithe
For Lord, I have no greed

Oh Lord, I’m not like him
That poor man on his knees
I’m glad I can stand tall
For I live life YOU to please.”

On sinner and not “saint”
The good Lord’s blessing fell
He needed to be saved
Enter heaven and not hell

The other felt holy
Justified in his eyes
The Bible makes it clear
His "righteousness" was lies

A lesson comes to us
About the sin of pride
People who are humble
In heaven will reside

So be kind and gracious
Remember your true place
For the humble in heart
Will live to see God's face.

Jade Celeste

I'm going through my older writes and reading posts left by friends. :) It is like reading a journal and reliving lovely memories. This is a poem I posted a long time ago, and I'm reposting it now. I feel that I need to learn this lesson. We get hurt when our pride is touched, but who are we to be proud?  We are finite and God is infinite. We all make mistakes, and we should forgive one another. We sometimes see others sins and are blind to our own...as in this story recorded in the Bible. I'm willing to learn. Christ was humble enough to wash the feet of His disciples...even the feet of his betrayer. Who am I to do otherwise. I need forgiveness...
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