The Ultimate Prize
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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 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 the answer,
Where consequence of decision is discarded as irrelevant.
At a predetermined time, your compromise will be rendered,
As your demeanor is exposed and intentions declarant.
In the halls of justice, mercy is extended by forgiveness;
Look in His direction with confession a prerequisite.
Wary entrapment and do not 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
Copyright © Dennis Spilchuk | Year Posted 2018
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