MALACHI: WHO IS ROBBING GOD?
The basis of this poem was taken from the Old Testament book of Malachi. I have just put the passage to rhyme using as few words as possible of my own. WHO IS ROBBING GOD? (Malachi 2:13 - Malachi 3:12) You come to the Lord’s holy table, Saying “What a burden,” as if cursed. You promise to give the Lord your best, But then you bring the worst. You flood the Lord’s altar with tears, And yet you’re no longer blessed, For you have broken faith with your wife, You’ve destroyed the family nest. When wed, the Lord made you one, Both in flesh and spirit is the wedding. But you robbed God of the fruit of your loins, Knowing He sought Godly offspring. Also, I hate divorce, says the Lord, And that violence like a garment is worn. From the harm that is done by divorce, Many lives are badly torn. You have wearied the Lord with your words, They’re as plentiful as dust. You suggest that I accept evil, Or say “Where’s a God that is just?” Would a man rob his God, yet I’m robbed; Your greed just ...