The Only Way

God’s laws were there in concrete laid,
but few had not been disobeyed.
The world in lowest depths was mired,
to darkest sin had been hot-wired.
 
God’s messengers, prophets of old
the dire consequences told.
But man was set in his own way
the stern laws he would not obey.

God knew his children steeped in sin
could not his Kingdom enter in.
He sacrificed his own dear Son
that man’s vile deeds might be undone.

Christ died for us to wipe us clean
from all the wickedness obscene.
God’s forgiveness now ours to receive. 
Praise God we're saved if we believe.



Won a number 2 in this contest
(My Lutheran precept.  We cannot earn our way.  Jesus has taken our sin.  All we 
need do is to believe in him.)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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George   Avatar
April 16, 2011 at 9:34 AM
A beautiful Praise to God, dear Joyce. Many congrats on your winning entry. Love, Lainie
Neels Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM
So true Joyce, congratulations on your win, love Wilma
Brown Avatar
April 11, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Congratulations on your win Joyce in John Moses Freeman's contest "Praises of Life Precept". Love, Carol
Mannan Avatar
April 10, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Christ died for us to wipe us clean So true Joyce. Many congratulations for this win.
Richards Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 4:42 PM
And you have said it so well, dear Joyce! Congratulations on your well deserved win!
Sweetheart Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 3:54 PM
Congrats Joyce on your 2nd place win in John's contest with this lovely creation my friend.. enjoy your top spot with luv..always..
Fahey Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 11:40 AM
I am Catholic, and also know your statement at the bottom to be so true....we cannot earn it, the gift has been given by Him on the cross...we need to just believe! I'm putting this one in my faves! Congrats on your 2nd place win! Ellen
Horne Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 11:15 AM
Many congrats : ) Jack
Devonshire Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM
So happy to see your poem ranking high in the contest, Joyce. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:43 AM
No time for pride to swell when faith in "God’s forgiveness now ours to receive." Congratulations on your second place Joyce, on a great job rendition of my contest theme. Agape, Moses
Guzzi Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Congrad's on this fine write winning. Light & Love
Mehta Avatar
April 9, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Congratulations on the second place win in the contest, Joyce
Devonshire Avatar
March 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Yes, Jesus paid the price for all mankind's sins. If we gave more thought to this, we'd realize the power of faith that you describe so well here. I'm sure John will like this entry, Joyce. Wishing you success in the contest! Love, Carolyn
Maverick Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Good piece for the Lord here Joyce i think we are blessed to have a site like this, there is so much of Gods blessings i see in the words of inspired poets here.
La France Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 2:32 PM
Just wonderful Joyce, I like your Didactic very much, it inspires me, best of luck in the contest
Dietrich Avatar
March 19, 2011 at 1:30 AM
We are saved by Christ after all we can do!! Good one, Joyce.
Sweetheart Avatar
March 18, 2011 at 11:28 PM
Amazing message Joyce.. if only we follow the rules of His Word .. all would be so much better in this life.. good luck in the contest my friend... awesome...
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