Men speak of riches and poverty, two extremes of our reality, <br />But, for many, it would seem, they never enter either extreme, <br />Some, attaining all they require, never seek to rise any higher, <br />Some are content living small, but into poverty they never fall. <br /> <br />There are two other extremes, as many chase present dreams, <br />Woven into the present reality, we see the realm of spirituality, <br />In the scope of man’s diversity, is an indifference we can see, <br />Creating in some indecision, caused by man’s worldly religion. <br /> <br />While many recognize The Lord, by many, God is just ignored, <br />And all following Jesus Christ, become rich in this present life, <br />But, all who choose to ignore, God, will remain spiritually poor, <br />Giving rise to spiritual poverty, along with a spiritual prosperity. <br /> <br />There’re men who go to church, week after week as they perch, <br />Within their very favorite pew, but, never have been born anew, <br />Hearing those they espouse, thinking there are in God’s house, <br />Empty sermons are all they preach, as Truth they do not teach. <br /> <br />Many religious people you know, are churched, but never grow, <br />Falling away, into apostasy, becoming impoverished spiritually; <br />The poor shall always be friend, until this Age comes to an end, <br />As true riches all believers see, when with God we enter Eternity. <br /> <br />(Copyright ©05/2010)<br /><br />Bob Gotti<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/riches-and-poverty/
