J11 The Teachings Of Jesus (2) Poem by Simple Simon

'If someone slaps you
On your cheek right,
Let him slap you
On your cheek left.'

'An eye for an eye
You need not go by;
A tooth for a tooth
Indeed, it's not worth.'

'If one goes to court
To have your shirt,
Wisely avoid it:
Give him your coat.'

ABOUT LOVE FOR ENEMIES

'An enemy is not born.
But he is made as one.
Even if he tries to offend,
Treat him as your friend.'

'For our Father in heaven
Allows the sun to shine;
As well as the rain,
Good or bad, on everyone.'

ABOUT CHARITY

'Any charity by the right hand,
Let it be unknown to the left hand.
Do not make it a big show
That everyone should know.'

ABOUT PRAYER

'In public, do not pray
On the road, or the way,
But pray in your own room,
With all reverence to Him.'

'Do not tell all your woes
For, your needs all, God knows.
Let your prayer be simple
And in fewer words, be humble.'

THE DAILY PRAYER

'Our Father in heaven;
Hallowed be your Name.
May your kingdom come;
Give us the food we need.
Forgive us for our sins
As we forgive wrong-doers.
Bring us not to the test.'

(To be continued)