A conversation with the enemy within
You say all sort of things to me but I put them aside.
I go a path you do not know, I have another guide.
You say I must not disobey and not dispute your rules,
but rules that bring fulfilling life I gaze upon like jewels. (Psalm 19:7-11)
You say that first impressions and appearance count a lot,
but what comes out of heart and mind can really touch the spot. (1 Samuel 16:7)
You say I should work hard to make this world a better place,
but it’s for us, complete and good, to steward with good grace. (Genesis 1:28-2:2)
You say that I must give to God, my duty to my King,
but ‘giving’ is a precious gift – He doesn’t need a thing. (2 Corinthians 9:12-15, Psalm 50:9-12)
You say that I must make amends, with sacrifice atone,
one sacrifice for all’s been made, what’s needed has been done. (Hebrews 10:10-14)
You say they’re massing arms and I should arm myself with hate
but what will overcome more sure is love compassionate. (Proverbs 25:21-22, Matthew 5:43-45)
You tell me be afraid of harm from foreigner and troll,
the only one I need to fear is He who holds my soul. (Matthew 10:28)
You say that I’m too radical, my message is too tough –
I hear the word and know that I’m not radical enough. (Acts 17:6-7)
Peter Dixon