A haiku sequence,
Going
beyond law.
You
have heard that it was said;
but
I say to you.
You shall not
murder;
but anger with a
brother
also is a sin.
Insult a sister
or call a brother
“you fool,”
this will bring
judgement.
Don't attend worship
if you have caused
an offence;
first be reconciled.
If you are accused
don't wait 'til it
gets to court,
sort it out before.
No adultery,
but even looking
with lust
damages the heart.
If your hand or eye
leads you astray,
discard it.
Live with truth and
grace.
Do not swear
falsely;
better still, don't
swear at all.
Stick with 'yes' and
'no.'
He rewrote the law,
calling forth our
better selves;
for the sake of
love.
©
Ken Rookes 2017
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