“Far from being rivals or enemies, religion and law are twin sisters, friends, and mutual assistants. Indeed, these two sciences run into each other. The divine law, as discovered by reason and the moral sense, forms an essential part of both.” – James Wilson, Lectures on Law, 1791
“Cowardice asks the question, ‘Is it safe?’ Expediency asks the question, “Is it politic?” Vanity asks the question, “Is it popular?” But, conscience asks the question, “Is it right?” And there comes a time when one must take a position that is neither safe, nor politic, nor popular but one must take it because one’s conscience tells one that it is right.” – Martin Luther King, Jr., civil-rights leader (15 Jan 1929-1968)
A Parable of Treasure
by Michael Doyle
Life leads in a process of negotiation
Quick as we are to assign our valuation
The problem lies in our lack of accuracy
And that mistakes made become legendary
Assigned values can bring on heartache
Learning far too often from our mistakes
Since our values are often set far too low
Our decisions must be made to become slow
The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure
We must be careful of the pearls we measure
Common understanding reached forward to wisdom
Telling the truth as we serve our holy kingdom
In our stories we live as do our best to reach
Depends on our journey had bee as to what we preach
Who are we in the Biblical story of great measure
It's the heartbeat of the gospel that we are the treasure
The true value of us all is found in the cross
The price paid for our salvation is no one's loss
But instead the beauty and peace brought to our souls
In a world filled with chaos spinning out of control
Each of us has been given the very highest of value
It is the recognition of this that rings out true
Imagine a world in which we with all we have lived through
Is it in having needed compassion that our kingdom grew
If you're looking; or if you're not; He's our salvation
Freely given as it is, it must be displayed before the nations
Imagine a place where salvation has the highest value
And we, as His people, live this example of what is truly true
Let's have the heartbeat to live in full integrity
Let this lasting treasure be the imprinted legacy
We live will live this unto our very last breath
Measured in terms of eternity that moves beyond death
(c) January 15, 2023 Michael Doyle
All Rights Reserved
“Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel.” — Patrick Henry (1788)
“Those calling for the silencing of people with whom they disagree politically — what the Democrats are currently doing — will only work to stoke the fires of division and hatred. Genuine unity requires offering genuine respect and acceptance of the dignity of those on the other side. Dubious demonization of political opponents only begets anger and intolerance.” – Thomas Gallatin
“All men having power ought to be distrusted to a certain degree.” – James Madison (1787)
“To move freely you must be deeply rooted.” – Bella Lewitzky, dancer (13 Jan 1916-2004)
“Finding the occasional straw of truth awash in a great ocean of confusion and bamboozle requires intelligence, vigilance, dedication and courage. But if we don’t practice these tough habits of thought, we cannot hope to solve the truly serious problems that face us — and we risk becoming a nation of suckers, up for grabs by the next charlatan who comes along.” – Carl Sagan (1934-1996)
“For my part, whatever anguish of spirit it might cost, I am willing to know the whole truth; to know the worst, and to provide for it.” – Patrick Henry (1775)
“Censorship always defeats its own purpose, for it creates, in the end, the kind of society that is incapable of exercising real discretion. … In the long run it will create a generation incapable of appreciating the difference between independence of thought and subservience.” – Henry Steele Commager (1902-1998)
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