Gordon Mcconnell Poet Rhyme

The Attractiveness of Sin

Sin is so very an attractiveness thing
our flesh bows to its allurements
believing its suttle words  so suggestive
its power holds us in its amusements

The Bible declares sin so dangerous
it corrupts and corrodes the heart
makes it deceitful and desperately sick
totally blinding us in no small part

This evil all came in at the garden in Eden
Eve rebelling from all that was good
persuading herself the tree was fine food
then convinced Adam both misunderstood

Sin dresses attractively in our fallen state
luring us to think that all is going be right
deluding each of us to our own folly
no wonder God says stand true to fight

Paul warns us speaking to the Ephesians
be strong and armed against devil's cunning
for our enemy, the devil uses sin to blind us
look to the Lord to send Satan running

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John Hamilton December 18, 2018 at 1:15 PM Congrats Gordon on POTD, few think about sin anymore, for many the word has no meaning, taboos are disappearing quickly. The heart is certainly treacherous Jer17:9 and can lead us astray, if we are not careful! Gordon Mcconnell December 19, 2018 at 2:52 AM Thanks John, Glad you liked it and indeed this world would reject its meaning but one day its account will have to be reckoned with. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos December 2, 2018 at 10:49 PM It is a really terrifying thought that satin and sin are lurking around us always like vulture waiting for their prey to die. But one can sense that something or someone looks too good be true. Woman have a sixth sense, I can't speak for men. Our guard should be up and at the ready at all times, they have been sent back to earth to fool or trick us to commit sin. Well written Gordon. Kind regards, Jennifer Gordon Mcconnell December 3, 2018 at 3:45 AM Thanks Jennifer, glad you liked it and yes women seem to have this 6th sense, I don't think men have, at least I don't. Have a blessed day, Gordon

Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 3:03 PM Belated Congratulations on your wonderful POTD honors Gordon. I get so busy this time of year it is difficult to keep up! Happy holidays! : ) Gordon Mcconnell December 2, 2018 at 3:13 PM Thanks Connie, no need to apologize, its a busy time for us all at this time of year, Have a blessed day, Gordon

Vijay Pandit December 2, 2018 at 8:27 AM Belated congrats on POTD Gordon..so well deserved. Gordon Mcconnell December 2, 2018 at 9:41 AM Thanks, Vijay!

Besma Riabi Dziri November 24, 2018 at 3:00 PM What a beautiful rendition of the devious ways and powerful allurement of evil and sin! "Sin dresses attractively in our fallen state"! A wonderful line! in a whole brilliant work of art! Congratulations on your POTD Gordon!.. a well earned recognition.. my deepest regards. Gordon Mcconnell November 26, 2018 at 8:40 AM THanks Besma, Glad you were impressed, And for your Congrats too. Blessings, Gordon

Gary Bateman November 23, 2018 at 10:24 PM Gordon, Congratulations on POTD!! You have presented here all very compelling thoughts and truths in your quite marvelously-rendered rhyme on "The Attractiveness of Sin." Given the current state of things in our "modern world" as they are today, I think it is very clear that spiritual evil and the subtle machinations perpetuated by Lucifer have certainly not diminished. And today, mankind now possesses the weapons of war to destroy itself and the world!! Enjoyed your poem!! Best Wishes, Gary Gordon Mcconnell November 24, 2018 at 2:19 AM Thanks Gary, Glad you enjoyed it and so true of all your comment. Blessings, Gordon

Eve Roper November 23, 2018 at 7:32 PM Gordon, enjoyed reading,,,congratulations on POTD Gordon Mcconnell November 24, 2018 at 2:18 AM THanks Eve, Glad you enjoyed it, Blessings, Gordon

Brandy Nicole November 23, 2018 at 3:38 PM If sin wasn't attractive, then the world be a better place indeed. One should flee from wrong and cleave to what is right. Congratulations Gordon, on Poem of the Day. ~ Brandy Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:43 PM Thanks Brandy, wise words you convey and pleased you liked it and thanks for congrats, Blessings, Gordon

Sunlite Wanter November 23, 2018 at 9:53 AM The devil is so subtle! Thank you for reminding us through your well written poem. Congratulations! Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:33 PM Thanks, yes indeed the enemy certainly is, Thanks for the congrats. Blessings, Gordon

Jay Moore November 23, 2018 at 8:51 AM Nice rhymes, good job Gordon! Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:35 PM Thanks Jay, glad you enjoyed it, Blessings, Gordon

Warren Doll November 23, 2018 at 7:44 AM Congratulations on POTD, Gordon. Well done~ Warren Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:37 PM Thanks Warren, Glad you were impressed, Blessings, Gordon

Anne-Lise Andresen November 23, 2018 at 7:08 AM - Congratulations, Gordon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:38 PM Thanks Anne-Lise, Have a blessed day, Hugs & blessings, Gordon

Arturo Michael November 23, 2018 at 4:57 AM Get behind Satan where you should be...Congratulations Gordon...All the best... Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:41 PM THanks Arturo, Glad you liked it and for the congrats, Blessings, Gordon

Tom Cunningham November 23, 2018 at 2:30 AM Its so easy at times to give in to sin, one has to have strong will and faith, well written Gordon. Congratulations on POTD. Tom. Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:25 AM THanks Tom, Glad you were impressed and didn't realise it was POTD, THanks for showing it to me. Blessings, Gordon

Constance La France November 22, 2018 at 4:19 PM Gordon, wise words, that devil is always whispering in our ear and can take many disguises to trick us, we must be strong and look to the Lord for help, your faith shines bright in this well done poem~ Gordon Mcconnell November 23, 2018 at 3:40 PM Thanks, Glad you were impressed and found it wise words. Blessings, Gordon

Joanna Daniel November 22, 2018 at 8:25 AM Very true, Gordon:) Gordon Mcconnell November 22, 2018 at 9:55 AM Thanks Jo!

Sara Kendrick November 22, 2018 at 6:34 AM Got this one correct. A person can be wrapped up in the end result of sin before they realize it happened. Good flow, rhythm and rhyme. Sara Gordon Mcconnell November 22, 2018 at 7:23 AM Thanks Sara, Glad you liked it, Have blessed day, Gordon