When we first moved to the land,
We found ourselves wanting to mention
Our college degrees in every conversation.
It felt important that our neighbors knew
That we were educated and not white trash,
Despite what our life looked like.
“Mr. FedEx Man, thank you for delivering this box.
It reminds me of one I received at university….”
Ideally, we would take no thought of ourselves,
Following Christ without vainglory,
Caring neither for man’s praise nor censure.
Or, put another way, when we have done
All that we were commanded, say,
“We are unworthy servants;
We have only done what was our duty.”
Why expect more for obedience?
It’s a hard teaching.
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