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.

                                                             Judy Ball

"Hast thou faith? Have it to thyself before God. Happy is he who condemneth not himself by that thing which he alloweth."
                                              Romans 14:22

                                               'NUFF SAID
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Mehta Avatar
March 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM
Congrats on the win. The flowing expressions, judy
Horne Avatar
September 9, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Deep and meaningful write, my friend
Plunkett Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 1:31 PM
So great. Really truly great!
Ball Avatar
August 14, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Thank you so much Windy for stopping by and reading for me. Glad you liked this. God Bless, JB
Wesley Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 6:13 PM
Yes Judy, your words reflect important truths we should heed. A wonderful verse you have written but the last line was a kicker!
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:33 PM
Thanks bunches my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bles, JB
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August 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM
I love this poem, an awesome message and most of all the truth. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM
Thanks so much my friend Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Horne Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:38 PM
Thought provoking piece, my friend
Onclaud Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 12:48 PM
great offering that depicts your inner reflections, judy... tremendous artwords with blessings..:) huggs, nette
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:05 PM
Thank you so much my friend. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
Kendrick Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:25 AM
Enjoyed your poem that is a testimony of your faith..Good job! I especially like the last line..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on my work...Sara
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:16 PM
Thanks so much Sara. Glad you liked this. God Bless, JB
Cooke Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 7:24 AM
love the last line, excellent write, and good advice, intelligent poetry, well done
Ball Avatar
August 11, 2011 at 1:18 PM
Thanks so much Steven. Glad you liked it. God Bless, JB
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