'There Goes The Neighborhood' Poem by Linda Winchell

(Genesis 34: 24)

The Bible doesn’t shy away
From Jacob’s shame and son’s murderous deceit.
It was wicked manipulation… his sons had wanted
To avenge their sister…that caused Jacob’s sons… sins repeat.

God’s gifts if used… to achieve personal vengeance
Is not ours… to abuse.
What happened to Jacob’s daughter
Was for God… alone to choose.

When Christians use the church or God
To seek on those guilty….their revenge.
It will only bring them trouble
That will be accomplished… in the end.

So leave the revenge to God alone
He knows just when and what to do.
Let God work righteous justice on the guilty
That jobs not been given…for you to do!

By: Linda Winchell
Copyright: 2009