Tradition Rules Poem by Michael P. Johnson

You can’t do this you must do that
Man’s rules are on the wall
Women can’t speak without a hat
Quite often, not at all

Bless those who come from off the street
Still free of man’s old wine
Coming to drink at Jesus’ feet
Directly from the Vine

No traditions, to hold them down
Man’s rules to fill the head Mt.9: 14-17
They may receive their golden crown
When Jesus’ Spirit led

Is this man’s church? That he can say
What should or not be done?
What clothes to wear on Sabbath day?
Who gets to praise God’s Son?

Through man! Christ’s bride is plagued with doubt
Religion can never win
Traditions keep Truth and Jesus out
Through rules He can’t come in

It’s time to stop and look around
What’s in your church today?
If manmade rules still have you bound
Then Christ has nought to say

Many are called God chooses few
Some streams are plagued with weed
Come out when God is calling you
Come out and be His seed

Come out of there, the door you see
Could lead into The Light
Seek Christ my friend; He’ll set you free
Come in and win the fight…