A Christian?
I heard that Christians were
new creations,
Changed by God internally;
So I decided to watch you closely,
Hoping that Jesus I might see.
As people would tell dirty
jokes
I’d immediately look at you;
It seemed you were always laughing,
and would even tell a few.
I heard you using vulgar words,
Even taking God’s name in vain;
It didn’t take long to realize
That our talk was much the
same.
You spoke of entertainment,
Places you’d go, movies you’d
see;
But despite their worldly content
You enjoyed them just like
me.
How quickly you’d talk about
others,
Throwing gossip into the breeze;
I thought, “with Christians
like you
Who needs enemies?”
You claimed to be faithful
in church,
But true commitment I didn’t
see;
After all, your monthly attendance
was just a little more than
me.
Through what I’ve seen, I must
say
If your commitment to Christ
is true,
Then I haven’t any reason to
worry,
I must be a Christian too!
"Nevertheless
the solid foundation of God stands,
having
this seal: The Lord knows those who are His,
and,
Let everyone who names the name
of
Christ depart from iniquity."
2
Timothy 2:19 (NKJ)
©1997 A. Mitchell Moore, Jr.
