Our Words

Our Words
By Larry Linville

Does Jesus like what he hears today?
Is he unhappy at what we say?
He told his followers not to judge
and never carry around a grudge.

We say bad things about our friends.
The criticism never ends.
If there’s something in it for us
we’ll help them without any fuss
but when they seem a little strange
we try their downfall to arrange.
It doesn’t matter what Jesus taught
we can abuse them and not get caught.
We learn how to quote holy phrases
while inside the fire of hate blazes.
Our humility we ought to shed.
Weakness is something we deeply dread.
Out of context scripture we recite
to boost our belief that “might makes right.”

Oh God we hope you will forgive
and help us know how we should live.
May your spirit give unity
so our lives may be truly free.