Mary, Mother Of Jesus
Make no mistake, for the Word of God makes two things absolutely clear:
One: There's only ONE redeemer — CHRIST — and He alone we're to revere.
Two: There is only ONE mediator — yes, Christ again, by design,
Which means, there's NO co-redeemer, co-mediator — human or divine.
Therefore, Mary did not play, nor plays, any part in our salvation,
And in God’s eyes, to state that she did, would be an abomination.
No, Mary couldn’t be and isn’t involved in Christ’s mediation,
Hence why Mary shouldn't be given some kind of glorification.
And note this: Mary was not blessed above all women, but was simply
The most blessed among women — a Jew, one who was chosen divinely.
Mary, just like us, was a sinner, for ALL have sinned, we’re clearly told,
Which makes her a mere mortal like us — exact same stock, exact same mould.
Therefore, any who exalt her are acting most un-biblically,
For she was simply a vehicle — and nothing more — though deemed worthy.
Thus, we’re not to bow down in veneration to her, for that is SIN,
And nor are we to worship angels, be they cherub or seraphim.
As well, we're not to bow before idols, worshiping indirectly,
Which includes not making such, as making such, is acting incorrectly.
For after all, the second Commandment forbids such, and rightly so,
Given God is worshiped directly, not via men or idols below.
Thus, taking any glory away from God via idols, men, or Mary,
Is not only a GREAT SIN, but it is acting ILLOGICALLY.
For surely all Christians know that only CHRIST can save and mediate,
As it has to be someone who's SINLESS, DIVINE — Christ, our advocate.
And hence why our God won’t and can’t co-this or co-that accommodate,
Yes, there’s no co-redeemer, co-mediator — I reiterate.
And as far as Mary goes, she certainly needed a Saviour too,
For just like us, she was a fallen being too, a human through and through.
That Mary remained a virgin as some claim, isn't found in Scripture,
And such isn’t even logical — just a generated picture.
Besides, celibacy doesn’t make one sinless, holy, nor a saint,
For what God has blessed in marriage is hardly sin, and does not taint.
Plus, “Before they came together,” suggests sexual activity
That would have occurred after our Lord's birth between Joseph and Mary.
And that Joseph “Knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son,”
Also suggests sexual activity that later had begun.
Christ, via Mary’s birth canal, entered this fallen world that we live in,
In other words, in the very same manner as us, though without sin.
This, God's Holy Word confirms, for Mary, “Gave birth to her firstborn son,”
And “firstborn” implies that she had more children, and not only just one.
And note this...
Mary still remains in her grave just like all the saints who are long dead,
And can no more help us than help herself, for her grave she hasn’t fled.
Yes, for she too awaits Christ’s soon return, and that Resurrection day
When all who've been faithful — and together — will Heavenward wing their way.
And therefore, any weeping statue, or some ghostly apparition,
Is just the work of Satan who plays on falsehood and superstition.
For he knows that his time is short, and is therefore leading folk astray,
As he's just a liar, who misleading signs and wonders will display.
By Lance Landall
You might like to read my poem "Regarding Popes".
