The Mark Of The Beast

The Master considers the measure of a man;
ranking mankind; greatest to least;
a crown of thorns; was to define the I Am;
who will take the mark of the beast?

In fear of such thoughts; many are driven;
in spite of their good deeds and talents;
if they take the mark; they won’t be forgiven.
Is the fate of their soul in the balance?

By thoughts and actions; all are branded;
defined by every plan and goal;
tho some are noble; many are underhanded;
will the beast capture their soul?

The “mark” doesn’t refer to a chip or tattoo;
for the soul is more than skin deep;
it refers to the character you totally imbue;
for, what you have sown; you’ll reap.

We must live our life; by God’s commands;
faith, alone; will thwart the mark’s test;
everyone must resist all of Evil’s demands;
we took that mark; when we acqueisced.

We will not always remain, who we are now;
faith shall give us new eyes to see;
in the essence of time; each knee shall bow;
all will become what God meant us to be.

Like Saul of Tarsus; that “mark” was our choice;
until the Master stepped in to save;
transformed to Paul; and given a new voice;
only that “Beast” remains in the grave.

Monty 2/20/24. # 2,015