Some say that they are Christians, when in fact, that is not so;
They may be Christian in name, but truly a Christian, no.
Within the Christian’s Bible, it says how true Christians act,
And going by that Bible, the following, is a fact:

Genuine Christian people, don’t hide behind politics,
Nor indulge in game-playing, or any underhand tricks.
Genuine Christian people, don’t willfully break the law,
They hate bigotry, and prejudice, and gossip ignore.

Genuine Christian people, do not hide behind the church,
Don’t misuse position, or power, reputations don’t besmirch.
Genuine Christian people, don’t misbehave sexually,
Firmly stand on principle, always act transparently.

Genuine Christian people, don’t rape, maim, pillage, or kill,
Nor indulge in backroom deals, or what fuels a rumor mill.
Genuine Christian people, don’t fiddle the books, or steal,
Nor indulge in lying, or cheating, shared secrets don’t reveal.

Genuine Christian people, keep to promises they’ve made,
They practice what they preach, aren’t vain, and wealth don’t parade.
Genuine Christian people, humbly call a spade a spade,
Never force another’s will, investigation don’t evade.

Genuine Christian people, do not violate human rights,
Do not seek attention, or the limelight, and aren’t skites.
Genuine Christian people, defend freedom of expression,
Uphold civil-religious liberty, condemn oppression.

Genuine Christian people, do not curse, blaspheme, or swear,
They always act impartially, not cruelly, or unfair.
Genuine Christian people, if blessed with wealth, such will share,
Uphold biblical standards, shun the extra-marital affair.

Genuine Christian people, do not verbally abuse,
They don’t try to control, manipulate, or others wrongly use.
Genuine Christian people, don’t abuse our fragile earth,
Nor tell jokes that show bad taste, or indulge in bawdy mirth.

Genuine Christian people, hold no grudges, reconcile, forgive,
They display compassion, mercy, uphold justice, moral lives live.
Genuine Christian people, show unconditional love,
Honour and guard the Bible, entrusted to them, by God above.

Only those who act like Christ, have the right to claim His name,
Not those who’re acting contrary, for such Christians, bring God shame.
Either they are genuine, or genuine they are not,
And those who are not genuine, folk can very quickly spot.

Christianity’s a package, not a case of take your pick,
Nor is it a Pick ‘n’ Mix, make believe, or just rhetoric.
It’s something that must be lived, otherwise, it’ll be a sham,
And that’s just hypocrisy, which both God and Scripture slam.

Yes, Christians do make mistakes, for we’re all human, you see,
But mistakes aren’t the same, as acting wrong willfully.
However, genuine Christians, try to avoid mistakes,
Knowing it’s their behaviour, that their witness makes or breaks.

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