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"HAST THOU FAITH? HAVE IT TO THYSELF BEFORE GOD.  HAPPY IS HE WHO CONDEMNETH NOT HIMSELF IN THAT THING WHICH HE ALLOWETH."                                                                                                                                                     Romans 14:22

A Lesson From the Book of Romans

Happy is he who is not condemned,
By that which he allows in his life;
For he who adhears to the laws of God,
Will gain peace of mind and long life.

But he who is prone to go with the flow,
Will oft find himself perplexed,
By troubles and problems he could have avoided,
And often his spirit is vexed;

For the ways of the world are fickle, my friend,
And one must be wise to survive,
The slings and the arrows of enemies who hide,
In ambush where they sneak and connive,

To bring out in you what is found in them,
So choose your friends wisely and live.
Take from the world the good things in life,
And strain out the bad like a sieve.

Though we're not here to judge our neighbors and friends,
We have God Almighty to please.
Remember this well and you won't go to Hell,
If you lay down with dogs you'll get fleas.
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Date: 3/25/2022 2:34:00 PM
Well put Judy.' A lesson to take note of BTW I have sent you a soup mail.' God bless.)
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Date: 3/15/2022 9:23:00 AM
Judy, you always have a master's touch as you compose. I was excited to see this title and you landed a wonderful poem. Best - Ken
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Date: 3/6/2022 1:36:00 PM
Great pen Judy, really fine message with important lessons shared. Hope you're ok as not seen you on PS for a while. Keep safe and stay well with blessings always, Gordon
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Date: 2/21/2022 9:52:00 PM
Wow Judy, awesome write! <3
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Date: 2/2/2022 9:57:00 AM
A great message in this poem Judy. Amen. love phyl
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Date: 1/28/2022 8:04:00 AM
Amen!! and well said Judy, outstanding poem and a (Fav.). We are to follow Jesus, not the ways of. Blessings ~ Debra
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Date: 1/26/2022 3:01:00 PM
Hi Judy, Romans is one favorite books of the Bible. It was much wisdom in your poem. Well done-Alexis
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Date: 1/26/2022 10:22:00 AM
You should write a book my friend and let people see and read your wonderful poems which contain rich messages. You are a born Philosopher - you analyze life and interpret it into amazing poetry, with which you enrich our minds and souls. Love and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 4/18/2022 12:17:00 PM
Thank you so much Jennifer. God Bless, JB
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