There are three things we must conquer completely,
If we are to see things, of truth very clearly…
These three difficulties of temptations influence,
can only be beaten by stubborn discontinuance.
Like Joseph the Dreamer literally ran away to avoid,
possible temptations that kill and destroy -
so must we, flee the wilfully bold sins
Otherwise darkness seeps in and makes cold our skins.
To numb us, and we lose our joy to seek the Lord,
While we’re busy with rough temptations that demand to be adored.
The first temptation to overcome is the WORLD and its pleasures.
The second is the DEVIL himself and all his promised treasures.
The third is the hardest, we must conquer OURSELVES, and know that without God we have zero innate wealth.
There are the three helpers that can aid us,
There are the three methods that can save us…
I have HOPE for myself, that I can conquer myself,
Through the person of the FATHER my Lord.
I have FAITH for my community,
That through JESUS we can have unity,
and finally cut the Devil's chord.
I believe that through imitation of CHARITY,
I can start to comprehend the HOLY SPIRIT, that pearl,
Who is ever generous towards us,
and who defeats the selfishness of the World.
Purity of heart makes us bold then to seek Him,
But much indulgence in sin makes us bleak,
then we fear Him… Not in the good way of gentle respect,
but in a sick way that is incorrect…
Those who are bold in their sin are shy approach the throne,
Those who are meek within and accept reproach to daily atone,
are bold before the Father, their purity makes them so -
There is great strength in this dignity, and it leaves the soul aglow.
So remember the three traps are: The World, The Devil and Ourselves.
The three helpers are: The Father, The Son and Spirit, themselves,
The three methods are: Hope, Faith and Charity,
Apply them all daily, like medicine to receive clarity.
