John Leong Poet Rhyme

Sirach Three Thirty

If you've ever wondered about atonement
it's all there in Sirach 3:30
thy wrongs against neighbour and servant
wiped off; with God, found worthy.

In giving we receive, our sins to forgive
"As water quenches a flaming fire,"
so our sins upon us are relieved
we'll be free, far from sin's mire.

So make it a point to do alms-giving
however often you might fancy;
it's worth the feeling of joy in bringing
you'll feel joyous, happy, warm and dandy.

And of course, it's wise to pick your charity
cos' there're many who do fake poverty;
give, be glad and God maketh thee happy
in return He promises all, and plenty.

Sirach 3:30 states ~
As water quenches a flaming fire,
so alms-giving atones for sins.

Amen!

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Verlecia Fields July 8, 2017 at 7:29 AM well - good poem - but its hard to come to terms with a thought that releases others from there sin - so easy - I did give to beggars - but others say they use the money wrong - i say who am i to judge - but i stopped - i believed you are blessed in the giving not how they use it - and i gave so little John Leong July 8, 2017 at 10:45 AM yes, one gives for a myriad of reasons, i guess those with more giveth more; it's true that our acts of charity could very well be misused too. so perhaps our conscience dictates our actions. personally? i give to atone. but your point holds water too. thanks for popping by! cheers!

John Leong July 8, 2017 at 3:41 AM it's hard to describe one's feeling when giving alms; happy? yes! love for neighbour? yes! pity for a beggar? then take things unto thy hands, and make a difference today. cheers!