7 deadly sins
The Seven Deadly Sins – Anger
Nothing quite makes you seem,like a fool more than anger does.This vice is worthy of tackling,considering anger is worthy of pause.Anger involves our whole person,our response to a threat that comes.To someone or something we love,so we charge in with blazing guns.A moral judgment towards evil,anger can be righteous indeed.But as sinners holding it’s power,we…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Gluttony
You make known to me the path of life,in your presence is fullness of joy.Lord turn my heart away from vices,to a greater happiness Jesus employs.These vices are not meant to crush,but to reveal and help us to turn.When we see the idols of our heart,for our Lord and Savior more we yearn.And even something…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Greed
Greed, the underestimated vice,how embedded in our society.We think since we’re not Scrooge,that we’ve escaped this monstrosity.But we’re swimming in a culture,where money focus is the norm.It seems wise, prudent, and virtuous,but it’s deceit takes on many forms.One of the many faces of greed,masks in always mentioning dollars.How often do you bring up money?are saving…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Envy
A vice is a habit of sin,that forms your character over time.A virtue, a habit of godliness,by your character can be defined.What is the vice of envy?not coveting, not jealousy per se.It’s wanting something you don’t have,while wanting another to lose their way.You feel inferior, your identity is at stake.You don’t believe you are loved,and…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Vain Glory
My name is Vainglory,and I care what you think.Being well-thought of by others,is my preferred strong drink.Attention I want,approval I crave.Applause would be nice,to being seen I’m a slave.I don’t just want to be the greatestI want to be seen as the best.I’m happy to take glory,and to make you impressed.I post to gain likes,engrossed…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Sloth
We think of sloth as lazy,but it’s not exactly so.The slothful can be inactive,or constantly on the go.Because just like other vices,it’s a disposition of the heart.A willful resistance to the demands,of love is where sloth starts.Slothfulness says, “It’s too hard,”I refuse to grow and change.God’s love on your life ignored,it’s the choice to deny…
The Seven Deadly Sins – Lust
Our culture sells us lies,in the form of many pleasures.Do what feels good to you,consensual the only measure.Shallow, fleeting, depraved thrills,that leave our souls more empty.Deceived into thinking,sex will deliver joy in plenty.Walking towards the door to lust,Satan tempts and he allures.But when we’ve walked back through,he heaps massive guilt we can be sure.Dangling the…
