Ensnared

“This is fine and acceptable
in the sight of our Savior,

God,

whose will is
that all sorts of people

should be saved

and come to an accurate knowledge
of truth.”
1 Tim. 2:3, 4.

***

A snare is set
for each perfectly

to drum our hearts;

to catch
through tail

or other intimate parts

by whiff or sight
into web

ensnared.

Caught,

though taught:
Be wise;

aware.

So that he’ll hopefully
miss the mark.

Yes,

our thoughts he seeks/sought
to us assail…

But, mercy still
is master key

for prisoners
wanting

to prevail;

to be set free

if
over

sinful desires

one
gains

personal

mastery.

***

“But reject empty speeches
that violate what is holy,

for they will lead to more and more
ungodliness,

and their word will spread
like gangrene.”

“Further,
reject foolish and ignorant debates,

knowing that they produce fights.

For a slave of the Lord does not need to fight,

but needs to be gentle
toward all,

qualified to teach,
showing restraint when wronged,
instructing with mildness

those not favorably disposed.

Perhaps God may give them repentance
leading to an accurate knowledge of truth,

and they may come to their senses
and escape

from the snare of the Devil,

seeing that they have been caught
alive

by him

to do his will.”
2 Tim. 2:16, 23-26.

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