"JUDGE GENTLY."
Pray, don't find fault with the man that limps
Or stumbles along the road.
Unless you have worn the shoes he wears
Or struggled beneath his load.
There may be tacks in his shoes that hurt
Though hidden away from view.
Or the burden he bears placed on your back
Might cause you to stumble too.
Doesn't sneer at the man who's down today
Unless you have felt the blow
That caused his fall or felt the shame
That only the fallen know.
You may be strong but still the blows
That was his if dealt to you
In the selfsame way, at the selfsame time
Might cause you to stagger too.
Don't be too harsh with the man that sins
Or pelt him with word or stone
Unless you are sure -yea, doubly sure
That you have no sins of your own.
For you know, perhaps, if the tempter's voice
Should whisper as soft to you
As it did to him when he went astray
It might cause you to falter too.
AUTHOR: UNKNOWN.
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So true~
ReplyDeleteThank you, sweet Beth for taking your precious time to read my post and offer your heartfelt comment!! Yes,the wisdom of this poem is true.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a Happy Easter with your dear family. Our Easter was quiet and peaceful.
God bless you, Beth, and those you love!!
In God's Garden,
Poet Starry Dawn.
I love this poem. It is a reflection of a song I wrote entitled "Through the Eyes of Jesus" - the lyrics talk about seeing others as God sees them - alot like your post teaches. Thanks for sharing:-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carole for stopping by and writing your sweet comments!!
ReplyDeleteI truly appreciate your kindness.
Blessings,
Poet Starry.