Humility

Words Me, Music Suno.

https://suno.com/song/84a6c75a-8eb5-4526-96d1-33f7f8a334de

[Intro]

Love perfected by humility, is the title of an email that I received

this morning from Catholic Daily Reflections about the last supper.

[Verse 1]

I am not a religious person, despite growing up around religion

My mom, devout catholic, my dad atheist, but not actively discussed

Not because they would argue, they didn't. there wasn't a point

When I was studying theology in high school, I did bring it up

Both sides stated their case, calmly, for and against

And neither side forced their opinion on us, at all

And left it up to us to choose our own path, regardless.

[Verse 2]

I became agnostic, not because I don't believe in God, 

I don't believe in organized religion and the hypocrisy

The arrogance of church members who praise the glory of Jesus

Then talk crap about another church member who's down on her luck.

While standing in the church parking lot, before Jesus and God.

When I pointed that out to them, well, I was being disrespectful

And was asked not to come back. fine. told this to my mom

Who laughed and said, well, they aren't true Christians.

I'll let that statement soak in for a bit. 

[Verse 3]

Not being tied to any one religion, I have the freedom 

to explore, to draw my own conclusions to read scripture

And take it for what it's worth. analyze the meaning 

Without being labeled a heretic because I may disagree

For example, this section of scripture that arrived 

in my email: 

[Bridge]

"When Jesus had washed the disciples' feet, 

he said to them: Amen, amen, I say to you, no slave is 

greater than his master nor any messenger greater than 

the one who sent him. If you understand this, blessed 

are you if you do it." 

[Verse 4]

If you strip away the religious aspect and focus solely

On the message itself, it's profoundly powerful. 

It's the ultimate act of humility

What was asked for in return? Nothing. 

Then I get on these songwriting forums and art forums,

And other creative forums and I chuckle, especially

From those who claim righteousness, who act as If

Their way is the true way and the only way.

Who have the audacity to pass judgement on others

To stand in the presence of their God,

And claim moral superiority, because others don't play

An instrument, others don't use a physical brush,

You get my point.

[Verse 5]

I know of a few people that message will be lost on,

But that's ok. that's between them and their God.

Am I perfect? No, far from it, nor do I claim to be.

I was recently told by somebody that he was being

"Nice" to me by commenting on my work, as if.

As if his comment mattered. it doesn't at all.

But he seemed to think so. But he's not a God.

He's a mere mortal with an opinion, that's all.

I may not be religious, but I do understand religion

And for those who claim superiority over others,

Keep this in mind, You are not Jesus, You are not God

Act with some humility.