Monday, January 16, 2023

Arguing

Haiku for thinking again


A divided church!


The apostle is appalled.


Understandably!




From earliest times


these Christians are arguing;


splitting into groups.




I belong to Paul,


I to Peter, I to Christ!


Is Christ divided?




Was Paul crucified?


Were you baptised in Paul’s name?


Paul’s just the conduit.




Are you arguing


about your theology?


Get back to basics!




It’s about the cross.


Always, says Paul. The power


is in the giving.




Always and only


the cross! Nowhere else is love


so fully revealed.




The foolish message


of sacrifice, grace and love;


this is the gospel!




© Ken Rookes 2023

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