Enlightenment
Enlightenment
There is a path to enlightenment
Where wisdom can be found
But by this path to enlightenment
The soul is earthly bound.
The path that leads to Jesus
Demands repentance on the way
Forgiveness is the gift—
That ‘enlightenment’ cannot pay.
Enlightenment’s for self glory
Not the glory of our King
For it’s a works experience
That enlightenment does bring.
But to walk the path to eternity
Where self glory does not exist
We must first be repentant
To receive God’s ultimate gift.
Salvation and enlightenment
Are two very different paths
One is works for self aggrandizement
The other, a gift of grace on our behalf.
No works are required
For we cannot save ourselves.
That’s why Jesus died for us
So into works, we needn’t delve.
For works is not the answer
To eternal enlightenment
Rather through the Holy Spirit
And true repentance to be rent.
Copyright © Maureen LeFanue 2007-2012
www.maureenlefanue.com
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