Sceptical

[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

Sceptical and cynical,
and all good claims you doubt
(like scams that say you’ve won great prize
but need your bank codes to advise!)
– your own ideas confidently shout.
Religious rules you shun, but see
such rules could never save —
Christ came to die for you and me
and truly offers love.

With care examine cautiously,
don’t be afraid to question, doubt
your own ideas, flaws to see,
for best if you found out
before too long if meaning’s missed –
don’t want to tread a foolish way
for years and then regret the day
you didn’t stop and understand
the offered gift, life-giving lift.

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