Our Example
So often when we're tempted by the devil to observe
The pleasures found by others in the sinful things they serve
We tend to bow to pressure compromising what we know
Will keep us bound for heaven on the path where we must go
And wandering a little as at first we want to see
The pleasures found by others in their own iniquity
We stumble for a moment without knowing when we trip
Another sees us stumble who enjoys our fellowship
And they through our influence compromise their values too
As they pursue that other path the way they see us do
And then there comes another and another in that way
That draws us from God's presence til at last we cease to pray
But then if by some measure we see light from what we've done
Reflected by another who still serves the Father's Son
Who injured by our actions does not fail in Him to be
A witness to God's values through their own integrity
And we return to Jesus asking Him to cleanse our soul
And by His grace through His embrace again to make us whole
Though we again by turning from that path we chose to trod
Are sealed by His forgiveness still our past has injured God
As those who we've influenced may not choose again to be
Among the tried and faithful living with integrity
For they may find the pleasures they've discovered more to be
Desired than the glory Christ has promised we might see
If faithful to His calling that they once thought of great price
But shallowly lost value when compared with worldly vice
They found when they once followed in the path we chose to trod
When we unwise and foolish took that path away from God
So friend when you are tempted look behind yourself to those
Who watch you for direction trusting that the way you chose
Before was what God wanted so they trust you still today
To give them an example of the true and living Way
And maintain by your focus everyday with God in prayer
The character of Jesus as you show the ones who care
That only faith that's living through the things we say and do
Will keep us bound for heaven and the home He's leading to
Matthew 5:28-30; 18:7-11; Exodus 34:9; Jeremiah 3:13-14
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