We Do Not War (Based On 2nd Corinthians 10) Poem by Daniel Partlow

Though we walk in the natural world of flesh
We do not make physical war, for we are not called to thresh.
We are His reapers but our implements are not carnal.
It is He who shall sort the good seed from the chaff and toxic darnel
The weapons of our warfare are the truth and the Spirit.
They are powerful and will work goodness in all who hear it.
Now trade the grave for the crèche.

The stronghold of the enemy who sits behind his comfortable walls
In the hearts of men, shall be razed by truth as his battlement falls.
Pride, unbelief, the sprit of weakness and fear
Shall all retreat from our heart when in faith we draw near
To the message of freedom, peace, and faith He gave.
And break the bond of he who wants to make man his slave.
Now unlock the gate of your cozy little stalls

For all (including war) may be permissible, forgivable, but not all edifies.
So beware of the warden – the one who holy truth denies.
Let us not succumb to any of his hateful, deceptive lies
The sword was not given for blood, He did never authorize
The building of martial strongholds, a proud and fearful exercise,
A comfortable, carnal, and limiting exercise.
Now go forth in truth and claim your Holy Spirit prize.