The Human Factor

"The Human Factor"
by:  Eric L. Boddie

The greatest mystery of Life
From beginning throughout until the end
There are points along the line
That we all submit to sin

Just think about it....

We are supposed to Give Him The Glory, but have you ever bragged a little too much
We are not supposed to lust, but have you ever longed for another's touch
We are not supposed to hate, but how do you feel about people who hurt the kids
We are not supposed to envy, but have you ever wanted to be like someone in showbiz
We are not supposed to lie, but have you ever withheld the truth
We are not supposed to judge, but have you ever found yourself looking for proof
We are supposed to Love our neighbor, but have you ever rejected someone as a friend
And Wrath Is Reserved For God, but have you ever taken some measure of revenge

The Word Says we are not worthy
That's the truth no man can deny
It's the human factor that makes us imperfect
But because of Jesus, we still must Try....
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Nunez Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 11:31 AM
Got to read a few of your poems before I came back to comment here. I say "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The answer to your statement depends now on how each one would respond to His solution...You have a distinctive poetic voice. Be blessed...Kim
Boddie Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 12:43 PM
thank you kim....I just have to tell the truth as it is known to me....;)
La France Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 10:48 AM
Eric, a deep and powerful write 7 and thanks for visiting my sunset poem, I was thrilled with the potd honor
Boddie Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 10:56 AM
thank you so much and you are truly deserving of the honor....;)
Guillermo - Fraser Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 1:47 AM
Eric, all that there is came from Him and so He deserves all glory. honor, praise and thanks from us..... thought provoking poem!! I love the anaphora lines!!!~Olive ELoisa =')
Boddie Avatar
August 5, 2015 at 9:38 AM
thank you olive....this poem was actually inspired by the movie se7en about the 7 deadly sins....;)
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 6:24 PM
and don't forget thou shalt not steal. I don't know how many pens I have unintentionally run off with without even thinking!!
Boddie Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 6:31 PM
When He Said Thou Shall Not Steal....I am sure pens and lighters were not in the deal....because I have caused many pens to be missed....and as a smoker, so many lighters are on that list....lol
Dietrich Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 6:23 PM
Great reflective thoughts. It's all so HARD!!
Scott Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 4:19 PM
So beautifully thought out. And yes that is the human in all. He knows our sins, that how the story begins. Be faithful to him, and give him the glory!!!
Boddie Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 4:24 PM
I could have not said it any better Yolanda....thank you so much....;)
Muideen Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 2:25 PM
A great penned, I love how you penned it, from the beginning to the end, it is so much truth.. Wise...............A.M.
Boddie Avatar
August 4, 2015 at 2:27 PM
thank you afolabi.....you cant go wrong with truth....
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