IN MATTERS OF OPINION

In matters of opinion we may differ,
But where the Word speaks, we must obey.
There can be no "maybe", no waffling, no quibbling!
The question is, "What does God say?"

What God says is wrong we acknowledge
To be evil that is to be shunned;
What He says is right we agree with
And strive hard to see that 'tis done.

We don't argue with what the Word tells us,
For all power and authority are His;
We're nothing more than His servants.
His Word tells it just like it is.

So, my friend, you may have your opinion
In matters that are of no consequence
To the things that the Lord has commanded.
Why, they may even make good, common sense.

But where the Lord speaks on a subject
And has made His will perfectly clear,
There is no room left for an opinion.
To His Word you'd better adhere.

a. franklin staples


April 17, 1994


Copyright © 1994 by A. Franklin Staples