Presumptousness vs Modesty ( contest: final draft)
Presumptuousness often wears a clown suit
performing impulsively as do children
needing to be contained/trained in class
not crass
to allow modesty in us to exist maturely
to persist securely
sound in manner pleasing and pleasant
around our globe
individual endeavors to wear
soothing airs
shared
creates a paradisaic atmosphere
where everyone everywhere cares for another's mental stability.
Tranquility abounds
where modesty rebounds in a majority devoted to
'true peace and security'
pursuing goals for earth's good
and not for selfish consumption grabbing all
greedily
as if no others need
basic necessities due to
equal humans living daily comfortably
on a marvelous globe spinning
all
gloriously
not as meteorites
crashing boundaries hazardously.
Some of you may agree
that pushing ahead incites fights
bickering about perceived
received wrongs inflicted
distracting in its shadowed to complete darkness
obscuring visuals necessary
to continue stretching to reach goals, heights
to benefit international brothers
clothing them warmly with generous coats of love
wherein they feel nothing of a coldness
from those who boldly shove aside
instilling dread in its fearsome chilling starkness.
We deal with them
with kid gloves.
Since presumptuousness
performs as 'clown'
sometimes called a 'fool'
a name
profound.
Where presumptuousness is found
dishonor abounds...
But where modesty lives
praise resounds!
performing impulsively as do children
needing to be contained/trained in class
not crass
to allow modesty in us to exist maturely
to persist securely
sound in manner pleasing and pleasant
around our globe
individual endeavors to wear
soothing airs
shared
creates a paradisaic atmosphere
where everyone everywhere cares for another's mental stability.
Tranquility abounds
where modesty rebounds in a majority devoted to
'true peace and security'
pursuing goals for earth's good
and not for selfish consumption grabbing all
greedily
as if no others need
basic necessities due to
equal humans living daily comfortably
on a marvelous globe spinning
all
gloriously
not as meteorites
crashing boundaries hazardously.
Some of you may agree
that pushing ahead incites fights
bickering about perceived
received wrongs inflicted
distracting in its shadowed to complete darkness
obscuring visuals necessary
to continue stretching to reach goals, heights
to benefit international brothers
clothing them warmly with generous coats of love
wherein they feel nothing of a coldness
from those who boldly shove aside
instilling dread in its fearsome chilling starkness.
We deal with them
with kid gloves.
Since presumptuousness
performs as 'clown'
sometimes called a 'fool'
a name
profound.
Where presumptuousness is found
dishonor abounds...
But where modesty lives
praise resounds!
Contest Prompt: How do I raise my poetic voice to effect change; first in my life and then in the world?
Based on this reading: Who are you to be judging your neighbor?—Jas. 4:12.
Anyone can act immodestly if he allows himself temporarily to be overcome by fleshly desires. Selfish ambition, envy, and uncontrolled anger have led many to presumptuous acts. Bible characters like Absalom, Uzziah, and Nebuchadnezzar succumbed to such works of the flesh and were humbled by Jehovah for their presumptuousness. (2 Sam. 15:1-6; 18:9-17; 2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 5:18-21) There are other reasons, though, why someone may act immodestly. Consider, for example, the following Bible accounts: Genesis 20:2-7 and Matthew 26:31-35. Were the seemingly presumptuous actions of Abimelech and Peter motivated by sinful desires? Or were these individuals simply unaware of all the facts, or were they caught off guard? Since we cannot read hearts, it is both wise and loving to avoid jumping to conclusions about other people’s motives. w17.01 3:9, 10
Based on this reading: Who are you to be judging your neighbor?—Jas. 4:12.
Anyone can act immodestly if he allows himself temporarily to be overcome by fleshly desires. Selfish ambition, envy, and uncontrolled anger have led many to presumptuous acts. Bible characters like Absalom, Uzziah, and Nebuchadnezzar succumbed to such works of the flesh and were humbled by Jehovah for their presumptuousness. (2 Sam. 15:1-6; 18:9-17; 2 Chron. 26:16-21; Dan. 5:18-21) There are other reasons, though, why someone may act immodestly. Consider, for example, the following Bible accounts: Genesis 20:2-7 and Matthew 26:31-35. Were the seemingly presumptuous actions of Abimelech and Peter motivated by sinful desires? Or were these individuals simply unaware of all the facts, or were they caught off guard? Since we cannot read hearts, it is both wise and loving to avoid jumping to conclusions about other people’s motives. w17.01 3:9, 10
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