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“The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.” – Ecclesiastes 12:11
Against the Goads
(Acts 26:14)
Stepping out of God’s will
Face down on the weathered wide road
Kicking against the goad
Why do you kick against the prick?
Half hearted; lukewarm
Spew you out of my mouth;
you make me sick!
Narrow is the way,
that leads to life.
Your rebellion is your strife.
Direction from you!
Your will be done!
Day, by day, by day . . .
©2011, Robbie Pruitt
http://robbiepruitt.blogspot.com/
Revelation 3:15-22
“I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent. Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person, and they with me. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat down with my Father on his throne. Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”” - Revelation 3:15-22 (New International Version, ©2011)
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