Dont Settle For Fools Gold

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For god so loved the world that he gave his one
and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not
perish but have eternal life.   John 3:16 NIV

…the great street of the city was of pure gold,
like transparent glass. Revelation 21:21 NIV

DON’T SETTLE FOR FOOL’S GOLD

You wear that blindfold like
it’s fool’s gold. In merriment,
of excessive drink, the age-old
predicament, a curse retold -
‘tis cold within your heart,
unpatrolled by Holy Spirit.
Lift up the golden leaf, unscrolled.
Pages, let words mold to your lips.
Be bold in exaltation lift.
Fold your hands as you hit your knees;
thus God will hand you manifold
blessings. Close that centerfold - its 
wage is sevenfold-sin:
the stronghold of pride,
lust, greed, envy, sloth…ice cold
gluttony and wrath. Take hold
the undersold Word, uphold light.
Does God withhold anything good?
To be controlled with patient right,
no need for scold nor scalding fire.
Better to be enrolled - the wise
fight to be paroled…nay…redeemed,
foothold on solid ground with sound
mind. Wait ‘til you behold Christ’s face,
caroled with the saints. I told you
so…heaven’s streets are solid gold.
Take hold of an inheritance
out of slavery…you are sold.
Don’t stay white-washed, stone-cold sinners.
Remold your life - believe the cross.
Behold the resurrected Christ!

5/12/2022

Copyright © | Year Posted 2022



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Date: 5/14/2022 7:20:00 AM
You've touched all the bases in this poem on salvation, Kim, with great play on rhymes and clever word plays. One of your best faith-based writings. / Maurice
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/14/2022 6:37:00 PM
Thank you! So close to my heart! God bless!
Date: 5/12/2022 3:30:00 PM
Some good faith-based advice in these lines. I enjoyed reading them. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/13/2022 9:27:00 AM
Thank you, Sara! :)
Date: 5/12/2022 1:54:00 PM
Thank you, Kim, for the spiritual nourishment! Fare thee well! Robert
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/12/2022 2:26:00 PM
Thank you and God bless!
Date: 5/12/2022 1:09:00 PM
Splendid spiritual write, Kim. Hugs.
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Kim Rodrigues
Date: 5/12/2022 1:26:00 PM
Thank you!
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