Yes, two posts for the 3rd day of the new year! I read this poem this morning and it spoke volumes. I thought you all, my seven blog readers, might enjoy also. The poem is attributed to Edgar Guest, and is titled "Sermons We See".
I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
I'd rather one would walk with me--than merely show the way.
The eye's a better pupil--more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but examples always clear.
And the best of all the people are the ones who live their creed,
For to see the good in action is what everybody needs,
I can soon learn how to do it if you'll let me see it done,
I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run.
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's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.
And I say, "Amen."
I love this Brenda! Thanks for sharing! I hope you don't mind but Jeff wants to use this in the young men's bible study that he, Terry and David have started. They talked about mentors last week and he thought this would be great to share at the next study!
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Kristie