An Incremental Thing
Dare to be a Daniel, but hey, what’s a little compromise,
Seems to be an attitude that today is on the rise.
Yes, stand up for your beliefs, let the world know where you stand,
But what’s a little compromise; after all, they’ll understand.
It’s clear to me that compromise is an incremental thing,
Fueled by, “The end justifies the means,” that many these days sing.
It all starts with that first step down the compromising track,
Which occurs when one’s thinking starts to get a little slack.
One cannot be a Daniel and a compromiser too,
As that’s an oxymoron, that’s like selling non-stick glue.
So, either we’re a Daniel or a Daniel we are not,
As a person can’t be both; and hypocrisy, folk will spot.
When it comes to what God wants, and Scripture’s admonition,
There clearly isn’t any room for a Laodicean condition.
We’re either heading upwards or making our way downhill,
And only heading upwards will fulfill our Father’s will.
If something is wrong, it’s wrong, it’s no good saying it’s right,
In fact, it’s called delusion, when what’s black we treat as white.
It’s the same with compromise, for that’s kidding ourselves too,
That we can be like Daniel -- yet, questionable things pursue.
Dare to be a Daniel, but hey, what’s a little compromise;
I don’t mean to trivialize, but let’s not over-emphasize.
Yes, sing dare to be a Daniel, but hey, not too frequently,
After all, it’s just a song, taken far too seriously.
Well, such sentiments don’t gel with either God or Daniel,
And if they don’t gel with them, I believe they’ll lead to ill.
Yes, neither God nor Daniel ever sought to compromise,
Therefore, our witness and their example should harmonize.
By Lance Landall
Santa Versus Christ?
Tell me now, is Father Christmas connected to the heavenly?
Is he on an equal footing with Christ, part of the Trinity?
No? Well, come Christmas, why’s he next to angels on the Christmas tree,
Or near a manger portraying Jesus as a little baby?
And why are Christians watching Father Christmas in some movie,
(Perhaps after church, where carols are sung in baby's memory)?
And why, pre-Christmas, are they sending cards to friends who're far and near
That not a sweet baby Jesus, but a beaming Santa Clause bear?
Though Christ wasn’t born on this date, it’s a date Christians allocate,
And seemingly, at the same time too, Santa’s birthday celebrate.
Now, why would that be? Is Santa their Saviour too, and worship due,
Or have Christians lost the plot, got things terribly askew?
By Lance Landall
