The way of holiness is not the way
Of showiness
Of great, grand posturing,
It does not say, “I am!”
It says, “He is!”
The way of holiness is not the way
Of posing for acclaim,
Seeking applause,
Or glitzy miracles that feed no hearts.
It does not point attention to itself.
The way of holiness is not the way
Of camera-flashing smiles,
Designer suits,
Mansions of ostentation on the earth,
With gated premises and private guards.
The way of holiness is the quiet way
The laying down of everything we are
Before a coarse and ugly wooden cross
Choosing to die,
Knowing that thus we live.
The way of holiness, the way of love,
Gives and forgives,
Prays, and then rises up,
Forever giving thanks with thankfulness
That Jesus chose the cross and not the show.
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