I bet like I did once
You thought they were the same,
I mean looking good and good looking
But I beg you, please look again.
Pretenders and contenders
Are not always the same
Even though in these days we live in
Pretenders get the most fame.
There are some things
That you can’t bluff your way through,
Though hypocrites do it every day
Not to mention con-people too.
But later, if not sooner,
Their looking good will be found out
And they will be known for who they are
And that, without a doubt.
You see, looking good is one thing
But good looking is another,
Anyone can be a doer or a mover
But being is a different matter.
Now, I am not knocking looking good,
Socially, looking good is important
But what you truly are takes you further
And you don’t have to boast and rant,
Often the looking good is a show
And carries little or no depth
But good looking is the genuine thing
And is the safer bet.
It is not easy, I will admit
To differentiate between the two
But good looking is really who you are
And looking good is what you do.
Let me make the spiritual application
For that is what this is all about,
And I trust when I am finally through
You won’t have a single doubt.
The Pharisee focused on looking good
For he needed men’s applause,
The penitent publican on the other hand
Drew on the mercy of God.
Looking good is the outward appearance
Good looking is the heart,
And only God can tell the difference
Hence, He is the best place to start.
For once you are good looking
You will be looking good too,
The Spirit’s transformation on the inside
Will definitely shine through.
Use the discernment the Spirit gives
To help you spot the difference:
Whether it is a work of mere cosmetology
Or, in fact, the Creator’s influence.
Artificial light will eventually go out
While the Spirit’s light is forever,
Looking good will fluctuate and wane
But good looking is a heavenly treasure.
Stewart Russell © February 15, 2021
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