Matthew 23:3, Conservatively

By Cliff Lake

 

Matthew 23:3, Conservatively

 

And they did call down their god upon the blasphemers who would allow the immigrant in.

They did not read Leviticus 19:34.

And they did curse those of other nations.

They did not read Deuteronomy 27:19.

And they would not feed the starving children among them.

They did not read Psalm 146:9.

And they would not provide answer to the oppressor of innocents.

They did not read Job 29:15-17.

For they will have dominion of this place and will turn away from the suffering they themselves cause.

They have turned away.

They have forgotten you.

Mammon is before them and with them.

They did not read Matthew 6:19.

And they did call upon their god to visit destruction on the just.

They did not read Matthew 7: 15-20.

And they would march against those they cannot silence.

They did not read Matthew 26:52.

And they did claim they live in The Way.

But what have they read?

Where is their understanding?

Have they no love?

Luke 6:31.

Maybe they will read that.

 

Cliff Lake 5/23/2022

Copyright © Clifford Lake 2022

Location: Dalton, MA, USA

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Anonymous said…
As a student of Theology I love this piece of writing! I look forward to reading more of your blog.
May 25, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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