It's What's Inside that Counts

 

Who you are is not what people see,

Who you are is really who you be;

Reputation may last for a put on show

But character is essential to grow.

Oh, Jim is a good man and so is Lou.

Oh, I can tell by the things they do;

But how is it when no one can see?

Are they still whom they ought to be?

Of their reputation many can boast,

To them glasses are oft raised in a toast;

But what’s inside, really can you tell

When reputation causes heads to swell?

Decorating outside while inside ignore,

Reputation’s fine but character is poor;

Sooner or later what’s in will come out,

Character will overrule without a doubt.

Because who we are will soon be known

However we hide and wherever we roam;

A good character will ever stand the test

Then people will see us at our very best.

 

What makes good character can you tell?

Oh, yes, I can inform you if you listen well.

The Bible is foremost in the specialized list

So do listen carefully, yes, I must insist.

At the top of the list is love that is kind,

It bears no evil; just keep that in mind;

Next is compassion; every saint will agree

Giving help to the needy wherever they be.

Striving for peace in everything we do

With a sense of fair play always in view;

God sees who I am; He knows my heart,

He expects every saint to do his part.

 

So be always on guard; let your light shine,

Work diligently at the task you are assigned;

To be a Christian is a worthwhile endeavour,

Its life lessons lead to an invaluable treasure.

It’s what’s inside that counts, yes, you’ll agree,

I trust that for all of us this is plain to see;

Man sees the outward while God sees the heart,

Today is a good day to make a brand new start.

Stewart Russell © 2013