MALACHI 2:17

“You have wearied the Lord with your words.

“How have you wearied him?” you ask.

By saying, “All who do evil are good in the eyes of the Lord,

And he is pleased with them.”

Sin, where is thy sting

Quilt where is thy sting

Remorse where is thy sting

Repentance where is thy sting?

Fondled now in human acceptance

Feelings of worth fanned by humans

Forgiveness is a forgotten gift

For now one is included and one with the world.

Saved from the hatred

Saved from the sneers

Saved from the persecution

But not saved from the separation from God.

The doors of the world are open

The doors of the government are open

The doors of the church are open

The doors to the kingdom of God are closed

But not locked.

How can you look to human affirmation

And neglect the need for God’s?

How can you be pleased with “doing it my way”

And neglect the Way of God’s?

How can you sell your birthright

And settle for temporary inclusion

How can you settle for temporary acceptance

And sacrifice eternal blessing?