How It Looks To Me

...the human race is complex and capable of a vast variety of emotions, expressions and conditions...

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Galations 5:17

For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature.

Arrogance... looks ugly

Bigotry... leaves a sting

Conceit... smells stale

Disgust... tastes bitter

Ego... bites back

Fury... beats down

Grudge... devours a soul

Hate... pushes to the death

Ignorance... blatantly stifles

Judgment... belittles

Karma... is hell-bent

Lust... seeks to destroy

Manipulation... steals like a thief

Negativity... is a life sucker

Oppression... holds you back

Pride... is a whore

Quarrelsome... born of self pitty

Regret... looks tired and worn

Selfishness... feels small and empty

Turbulent... a ground shaker

Unbending... rigid and cold

Violent... blindingly murderous

Wretched... in-stiller of fear

Xenophobia... pathetically small minded

Yeller... unreasonably immature

Zapper... strikes with force

...and we are certainly not perfect, but imagine, if you will, the possibilities, when we seek to be...

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Galations 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

Accepting... a warm embrace

Beautiful... radiates love

Compassion... is selfless

Decent... of true character

Endearing... brings a smile

Friendly... of generous spirit

Giving... the hands of Jesus

Hospitable... a welcoming cheer

Illuminating... shines like a blessing

Joyful... extending forgiveness

Kindness... the love of a neighbor

Love... the tree He hung on

Matrimonious... the most sacred trust

Nice... simple to be

Omniscient...only ONE is

Pleasant... expressing invitation

Quaint... a desirable soul

Respectful... the warmth of sunshine

Spirit Filled... the blessed in-dwelling

Trust... a keeper of faith

Understanding... an extender of grace

Valiant... handsome, strong warrior

Wise... the one who obeys

X... joined with Y is a beautiful thing

Yielding... a peace seeker

Zealous... of extraordinary spunk