Haiku for living
Beware of the
scribes
walking around in
long robes,
drawing attention.
They like the best
seats,
expect people’s
deference,
enjoy the honour.
Taking advantage
of widows, hiding
their deeds
with their lengthy
prayers.
Learned hypocrites,
naked perfidy
revealed,
they will be
condemned.
Speaking of widows,
Jesus observed one
of them
giving her two
coins.
When you are wealthy
you can afford to
give much,
but when you are
poor . . .
Two small copper
coins.
Not much, but
everything
she had, said Jesus.
To be generous
is to reflect God’s
nature.
Live generously.
©
Ken Rookes 2018
