[082]. A Message From A Poem – For Men - The Three Gs

[082]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – FOR MEN - THE THREE Gs

There are 9 poems in this series. This poem is part of a Trilogy - three sets of three. The first set is addressed to MEN, the second to ALL CHRISTIANS and the third is SPECIFIC. This is the first one in the first set - FOR MEN.

ALL these poems follow the same format as they address the subject. ALL poems have 5 stanzas – Introduction; 3 stanzas for the subject; and the last stanza sums up. All poems feature three words based on a letter in the Alphabet. For this poem the letter is “G”.

Men can face many major problems and this poem focuses on three of them – GOLD, GIRLS, and GLORY.

GOLD is a great danger for the quest for more and more money, and riches detracts from the spiritual life and takes the priority away. This mark of materialism must be heeded.

GIRLS of course are a severe trap for men. Satan finds chinks in our armour by which he can enter. To pursue this path brings hurt and guilt. The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.

GLORY in the sense I used it in the poem, means vainglory. It relates to the pride of life. A man must not big note himself and obtain positions where he is admired by men for it goes to his head.

{{1 Timothy 6:9-10 “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction, for THE LOVE OF MONEY IS A ROOT OF ALL SORTS OF EVIL, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang,”}}

{{1 John 2:16 “All that is in the world, THE LUST OF THE FLESH and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world,”}}

{{Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing from selfishness or EMPTY CONCEIT, but with humility of mind let each of you regard one another as more important than himself.”}}

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FOR MEN - THE THREE Gs

There are three Gs that Christian men will need to watch out for.

The traps that wait to spring on them, of course are many more.

But three above the rest will cause, much grief and heart despair.

Temptation’s road will highlight these; and use them to ensnare.

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The first is GOLD’s attractive gleam that barbs the careless soul;

That causes shipwreck to the man who makes it his life’s goal.

The love of money will negate a life lived for the Lord,

And pierce a Christian through his soul; his testimony’s floored.

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The second one entices all, who settle there, their gaze -

For GIRLS it is - temptation great - that snatches him who strays.

The Joseph mind, and Daniel’s too, are needed by us men;

For Samson fell, and David too, enticed to Satan’s den.

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The third - it is a subtle one - and grows like cancer cells.

Vain GLORY, seeking mankind’s praise, is pride that ever swells.

Then listen not when men praise you; nor seek a glory seat,

But follow Christ your Lord in this, or you will meet defeat.

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Then heed these three in Satan’s war, and always note them well,

But steer your thoughts away from them, and let them on Christ dwell.

Request His aid to strengthen you; equip you for this war -

In your own strength, you’ll always fail; His help you can’t ignore.

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10 June 1999 Ronald Ferguson 14-14-14-14

Alt. last line – “In your own strength , you simply use, a sword that’s made of straw.”