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Is there a dividing line between right and wrong?

If so, where is it at, and how can I find it?

Because it seems to be so subjective

Many are confused and argue where it lies

But whenever a choice arises between

Right and wrong, what we should and should not do

We intuitively know the choice we should make

Because it has to do with the signals we see

There’s a light always shining from everyone’s eyes

Always available if we choose to look

Providing us info to their current needs

Letting us know how we may be of service

Here is the fundamental question at hand—

Do we serve them or do we serve ourselves?

This is the difference between right and wrong

Self-aggrandizement versus love towards others

Do we do it for praise, reward, or glory

Or is it for the benefit of others?

Do we do it to feel better about ourselves

Or does it serve a purpose in society?

Could it be for self-justification?

Do we do it to ease our own burdens?

What about for self-gratification?

Could it be to appease our own egos?

Do we like ourselves in doing the task

Or do we enjoy the task for its purpose?

Because if our choices do not serve others

We can be sure we’re serving ourselves

Remember that people are always the ends

And should never be employed for the means

Because if people are utilized that way

We’re using them as pawns for own purposes

The key isn’t always to do the right thing

But to have the right motive behind the action

Any time justification pops up

We can be sure our hearts are not right

Any time a wrong decision we make

We feel that gnawing sensation in our soul

We then have to lie to ourselves to feel OK

To prove to ourselves our decision is right

Because in our own minds we would never choose

A wrong decision knowing we’re at fault

Self-deception and lies always accompany

Those choices so we can put our conscience at ease

These are the indicators between right and wrong

Do we live in tension and discomfort

Or do we feel free with a clear mind and pure heart?

One path leads to remorse, the other to joy

If right decisions we consistently make

We will trust ourselves and others will too

Because the worst feeling to have inside

Is when we can’t even trust the choices we make

–Jason Westlake

i am glad .

that i found this poem.

today.

i breathe in the word choices.

and let it resonate.

and breathe out the word.

wrong.

and i choose.

to let go and let God.

for His grace will  provide the outcome.

welcome to coffee hour.

welcome to this Sunday morning.

just BE.

robin.