Marvelous Contradiction

We marvel at Christ’s compassion
Then we look in disgust at life’s whores and drunks

We marvel at Christ’s love
While our neighbor’s needs go unaided

We marvel at Christ’s silence
But scream “you’re going to hell” when the occasion arises

We marvel at Christ’s feeding of 5000
As Africa starves tonight

We marvel at Christ’s mercy
And refuse to forgive ourselves

We marvel at Christ’s giving
Then count and save every penny

I marvel at “we”
Yet it is “I”