Edward Riederich
Enemies of the Cross
Updated: Aug 15, 2022

Not enemies of Jesus
But enemies of the cross
Living for their own way
Not counting all but loss
Focused on earthly thingsÂ
Whose god is their own selfÂ
They take the calling of God
They place it on a shelf
Here in these latter days
There are lovers of themselves
Content with not hearingÂ
Down inside dried up wells
Imaginary salvation
Whose god is their own belly
Embracing a soft message
A sweet gospel of jelly
A weak ChristianityÂ
That chooses not to suffer
Shunning confrontationÂ
But called to be tougher
Enemies of the cross
A gospel built on sandÂ
We must have an awakening
All across this broken land