Besotted

 

 

Be not drunk with wine

Wherein is excess

But be drunk in the spirit,

Do note the common ‘s’.

 

There are many spirits

And we are advised to test them,

To ignore such counsel

Is to invite a problem.

 

But what is our compass

For testing these spirits?

Getting into the Word of God

Must become our habit.

 

And this, especially so,

Given the current trend

In which lots of silly practices,

Some stoutly defend.

 

Besotted by charisma

And charismatic leaders

Many pursue the highly emotive,

Flirting with danger.

 

Besotted with the unreal

With the real suppressed,

Having an extra-biblical revelation

Failing the biblical test.

 

Besotted by another spirit

Unlike the Spirit of God

And engaging in behaviours

Akin to a brawl.

 

 

 

Caught up in a stupor

Like they are really drunk,

Often in uncontrollable laughter

Sometimes out for the count.

 

 

Dramatics and theatrics

Lured by the devil’s tricks,

Besotted by spiritual epilepsy

Also known as fits.

 

Besotted and empowered

And feeling especially bold,

Yes, but drunk in some other spirit

And surely not in control.

 

Going after an experience

And ending up being “stoned”

Just like on drugs and narcotics;

But in another zone.

 

Keep it simple, I’d advise,

Besotted is being absurd,

Knowledge trumps experience!

Let us live by God’s Word.

 

Stewart Russell © May 27, 2024