The Pharisee's Fallacy

Allow me to recount the fallacy

of the self-important Pharisee

who thought he knew the scriptures better

than God Who authored every letter.

This leader of the synagogue

tried to get Jesus in the dock,

when the Son of man from God descended

with this accusation, the main thing that offended.

This learned man knew every prophecy,

yet could not find the Man from Galilee

in the written words that clearly clarified

Who it was that he insistently denied.

He witnessed countless miracles unexplained,

yet still he arrogantly and loudly exclaimed

that he was the one who could unlock the secret

and that this righteous Man came from the wicked.

Finally he condemned Him to a cross

thinking he’d proved who was the boss,

but little could this self-indulgent man see

that the wooden stake would symbolize victory.

Neither the cross, nor the tomb could fight

the One who fought for mankind’s plight

when He defiantly kicked death’s embrace

so man could live in God’s forgiving grace.

Still, he insisted on being God’s opposition

when he refused to acknowledge Jesus’ transition

when from death He triumphantly came back

to set things right and mend the crack

that stretched between man and his Creator

ever since man first made Satan his own mentor.

I wish I could tell you that truth overcame,

but it did not, and he had himself to blame,

for there is no excuse for him who knows

not to repent when the Holy Ghost flows.

Yet, this is but one man’s sad tale

and it would be bad if I did not regale

how many others did come and believed

and, resultantly, are no longer deceived.

I should also say that those who came and repented

was accepted by God, even if they were dented,

Who carefully put them back as they had been,

healing and forgiving in a manner not before seen.

I should not leave off without a caution;

remember! your choices determine your portion.

You can choose to ignore God and die infernal,

or you can choose to believe God and live eternal.

An original poem by Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

'n Oorspronklike gedig deur Miekie (Marietjie Uys).

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