Beware and Be Aware

Col.2:8-10

Beware lest anyone [b]cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit,

according to the tradition of men,

according to the basic principles of the world,

and not according to Christ.

For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead [c]bodily;

and you are complete in Him, 

who is the head of all [d]principality and power.

Matt.7:15

Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing,

but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Beware, and be aware of where pitfalls and snares bribe and beguile

The predator of pride-bent man can seduce hell-ward with a smile

While hailing those who embrace slogans that glorify man, not He

Of whom Paul praised with ‘I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me’

Beware, and be aware where we, without the full armour of God

Are not prepared sufficiently to face the fine art of a fraud

Or go forth into battle boasting nothing but self-confidence

In creature, not Creator, in death rather than deliverance

Beware, and be aware of those who trust in man rather than God

Who prefer over Wisdom’s gold, the pomp and show people applaud

Beware of those who think that prayer is nothing but vain whispers hurled

Because they are still unaware of power greater than this world

Beware, and be aware of signs that point toward the Lord’s return

Watch therefore and be ready in spite of the Light that scorner’s spurn

And though, because of wickedness the love of many will grow cold

Beware and be aware, prepare, watch and be ready to Behold

© Janet Martin

What a Day That will Be- Drew Parker