This is beautiful and on time for me! Thank you for sharing!
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day;
I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way.
The eye is a better pupil, more willing than the ear;
Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear,
And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see a good put in action is what everybody needs.
I can soon learn how to do it if you will let me see it done;
I can watch your hand in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
And the lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do.
For I may misunderstand you and the high advice you give,
But there is no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind.
When a weaker brother stumbles, and a strong man stands behind
Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me
To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be.
And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today
Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way.
One good man teaches many; men believe what they behold;
One deed of kindness noted is worth forty that are told.
Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear,
For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear.
Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say,
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
-- Edgar A. Guest
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Amen & Amen. Thanks for sharing.
"Just Like Iron Sharpens Iron... So it is that One Man Sharpens Another Man." Proverbs 27:17SpeckledSlab LIKED above post
Mike
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May God be with you. Keep CALM and STAY ANCHORED with your faith.
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AMEN TO THAT!!Sent from my SM-G970U using Crappie.com Fishing mobile app
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The Bible clearly says to those that have ears let them hear . On the MT, of transfiguration GOD said To Peter, James and John to
"hear " his sons words . We do not walk by sight but by faith . I met a fellow who said that instead of going to church he felt closer to GOD while sitting on his boat watching the sun rise . We must be careful not to confuse enjoying what GOD has made and worship . I am no more than a poor sinner in GOD'S eyes and everytime I saw this I was moved to comment . Nothing more , nothing less .
Wonderful poem. I think the world would be a better place if poetry like this was shared (and practiced) in our schools and communities. God bless!!
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