"A Multiply motivated Letter" [1st John Series] (1John 2:1-6)
First John wanted to increase
His joy – that it might be complete;
And now he says, “That you not sin,
I write this note ’bout jam you’re in”.And then he says, “Jammed up, you’ve Christ
As Advocate – for you that’s nice;
Don’t take advantage of that break,
Clean up your act, for Goodness’ sake”.God cuts you slack to give a chance
For you to grow, your life advance;
He’s no “nice guy”, “soft touch”, and such,
But does it ’cause he cares so much.Not just for some, but everyone –
Christ died; now invites; hopes you’ll come;
But it’s “opt in” to way of life
He lived and died to set things right.So, hey! O fine enlightened one,
Do you obey your “Father”, son?
As we live out the way He guides,
In us God’s presence now resides.What’s upshot of that way of life,
Of Spirit-walking in the light?
Our love for God perfected is,
And truth abides in us – we live –And walk our talk as Christ did too,
When He did life on earth like you –
Did nothing which He did not see
His Father do – enlightened He.Thanks Lord for this
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