The Lies of Satan

November 9, 2015 by Richard Newton Sherrer Leave a Comment

I appeal to all your leaders,
Who know the suffering of Christ;
Also be spiritual feeders,
So you will be never enticed.

Share the glory that has been sealed,
By being shepherds of the flock;
For what that will soon be revealed,
Up into Heaven where you will walk.

Do not do this because you must,
Rather because of desire;
For it is in God that you trust,
And that you love and admire.

Do this with desire to serve,
Not for doing it out of greed;
Help others with the learning curve,
Showing them how to sow the seed.

So when the chief shepherd appears,
You will receive your glory crown;
He will then calm all of your fears,
Making a smile from your frown.

Serve others with humility,
God is pleased when you are humble;
Because it shows your agility.
Of never trying to grumble.

Arrogance will bring out the lies,
That fits the power of Satan;
But the Word of God is so wise,
And causing your faith to strengthen.

Turn all of your anxiety,
Over to the Lord our God;
Because of the perplexity,
Will cause you ending up as flawed.

Be alert and your mind kept clear,
Because the devil is your foe;
His roar will be used to strike fear,
At a time when you will not know.

Be firm in your as to resist,
And never try to be uncouth;
For the Lord is near to assist,
To respond with the Word of truth.

C Copyright © 2015 Richard Newton Sherrer

1 Peter 5:1-9

About Richard Newton Sherrer

Richard Sherrer is actually retired from the United States Air Force about 14 years ago. He had lived in Korea while in the Air Force in 1972 and 1973. You might be asking yourself what brought him back to Korea. I guess you could say that it was a lot of love here, for the country, the people and especially for a Christian woman that he met on the Internet. She convinced him to return to be with her. So he came originally to teach English in July of 2000. They were married July of 2001. Now turned poet which is subject that is near and dear to his heart. His love for Christ and God is an inspiration to all who read his poetry.

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