CONSISTENCY

PRACTICING WHAT YOU PREACH

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.

I'd rather one should walk with me than merely show the way.

The eye is a better pupil, and more willing than the ear.
Fine counsel may be confusing, but examples are always clear.
And the best of all preachers, are the ones who live their creed.
 For to see good put into action, is what everybody needs.
I soon can learn to do it, if you let me see it done.
I can watch you hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run,
And the sermon you deliver
may be wise and true,
But I'd rather get my lesson by observing what you do.

For I might misunderstand you, and the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act, and how you live. 

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