“Shaky
Footing"
“Wherefore, let
him that thinks he stands, take heed lest he
fall.”
I
Corinthians 10:12
Sometimes I get
to feelin’ good
About how
spiritual I’ve grown to be;
I read
the Bible and go to church
And have few
needs that I can see.
Why, I even give
more than 10%
And visit
the poor, sick and such—
If it wasn’t for
all those “sinners” I have to contend
with
I really
wouldn’t mind this ‘ole world too much.
You know the
kind I’m talkin’ about:
Those who drink,
smoke or chew.
And while you’re
at it throw in those girls
Who are a bit
too promiscuous in what they say and do.
I’m sure glad
that I’m not like
Those folks down
at the bar or pool hall—
You know the
kind I’m talkin’ about:
Why, they never
talk to or about God at all!
Yes, how
thankful I am that I’ve seen the light
And have risen
to the top;
My question is
“What’s wrong with those folks
Who sin and
never stop?!?”
As I pat myself
on my “holy” back
And feel so good
about “me,”
The Spirit
whispers, “Beware, beware
Of the pride
that lurks within thee.
“Beware of your
thoughts that are quick to condemn
And your tongue
that’s sharp as a knife—
For apart from
My grace you haven’t any hope
Of entering into
My eternal life.
“Yes, beware, of
pride that blinds your eyes
To your sins and
others’ true needs. . .
For your footing
may not be as firm as you think
Because you’ve forgotten of the need of My grace
indeed.”
by Tom Smith
