Don't Act
Embrace Christian Virtue: A Harmony of Love, Truth, and Redemption
Lyrics
You cannot gossip, and cheat and lie,
You should avoid gossiping, cheating, and lying.
And make it to those pearly gates.
To reach heaven ("pearly gates"), such negative actions are not acceptable.
You must love your neighbor
One must love their neighbor as they love themselves.
As you love yourself.
Your heart should not harbor hatred.
Your heart can't be filled with hate.
Lack of hatred is essential for a righteous heart.
-CHORUS-
< em > CHORUS : The central theme urging not just to act like a Christian but truly be one.
Don't act, but be a Christian,
Emphasizing the importance of genuine Christian behavior over mere pretense.
Like the Bible says to be.
Encouraging adherence to the teachings of the Bible.
If you're gonna live right,
To live rightly, one must abandon wrongful actions.
Let go of the wrong.
A call to repentance and humility before God.
Brother, fall down on your knees.
Suggesting a humble posture, possibly in prayer.
There's more to religion
Religion involves more than Sunday rituals; it's a way of life.
Than Sunday mornin'.
Highlighting the need for consistent commitment beyond Sunday morning.
It takes seven days of the week.
Living a Christian life is a daily, seven-day commitment.
You just don't know who might be listenin'.
Be cautious in your actions, as others may be observing.
Be careful what you speak.
Words hold power; be mindful of what you say.
Don't act, but be a Christian,
Reiteration of the importance of genuine Christian conduct.
Like the Bible says to be.
Encouragement to follow the Bible's guidance in being a true Christian.
If you're gonna live right,
Choosing the right path involves letting go of wrongful actions.
Let go of the wrong.
Reiteration of the call to repentance and righteousness.
Brother, fall down on your knees.
Repeat emphasis on a humble posture and surrender to God.
Don't act, but be a Christian,
Continued emphasis on genuine Christian behavior.
Like the Bible says to be.
Reiteration of the call to follow the teachings of the Bible.
If you're gonna live right,
Reiterating the importance of choosing the right path.
Let go of the wrong.
Encouraging the abandonment of wrongful actions for righteous living.
Brother, fall down on your knees.
Repeating the call to humility and submission to God.
Brother, fall down on your knees
A final plea for humility and submission to God.
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