The “lig” in “ligament” is like the “lig” that’s in “religion”.
It binds things tightly, keeping them aligned by strength and tension.
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As ligaments in hips and knees get stretched and sometimes snap.
Religions sometimes overreach and have to be called back.
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The body made for wondrous things can suffer vile infection.
A faith that’s based on holiness can likewise cause rejection.
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Be kind to each, keep watch for where a strength can lead to failing.
Life isn’t kind, but we can be. It makes for smoother sailing.
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Photo: by Alan Calvert on Unsplash
Source: Leviticus 15:31-33
Text: David Alexander, 2021 CC BY-SA-NC 4.0
Tune: St Columba, Public Domain
Score: https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/Score_PDF/TheKingOfLove-StColumba.pdf
Audio: www.smallchurchmusic.org Used by Permission
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