The Ultimate Prize
The Ultimate Prize
There are failures who express truth as the belief in others
And litigate with Jesus Christ to absolve themselves of blame,
Because success to them is in the visions of jealous minds,
And their approval is valued as if they control destiny.
Foolish heart, set your sight upon God and place love above pride,
And be not a worthless flutterance grasping for altitude;
Set for yourself the ultimate prize and seek eternal life,
And shun envy’s definition of Christ from misleading you.
At the guest’s table, earthly treasures you believe to be the answer,
Where the consequence of decision is discarded as irrelevant.
At a predetermined time, your compromise will be rendered,
As your demeanour is exposed and intentions declarant.
In the halls of justice, mercy is extended by forgiveness;
Look in His direction with confession as a prerequisite.
Be wary of entrapment and do not keep company with the faithless;
The ultimate prize of eternal life is the gift Jesus gives.
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References:
Matthew 26:17-30.
Mark14:12-26.
Luke 22:7-38.
John 13:1-32.
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