A-Men We use the phrase, "a litmus test," to vouch The standing or the value of a thing. Likewise, Lord Jesus is a stumbling block, [1] By which the heels of some must kick at Heaven. [2] Christ set parameters to guage the sons Of men, accepting or rejecting Him. For instance, blessing a righteous man Is to receive a righteous man's reward, [3] And kindness to the least of Jesus' brethren Is deemed kindness to Him, gaining admittance Into His kingdom and inheritance. [4] Whoever welcomes children welcomes God [5] And he who gives a cup of water in Christ's name, is to receive a great reward. [6] Just as, today, mercies of God allow: Opposing War gains Heaven's passage now. December 2004 [1]      1 Corinthians 1:23 [2]      See William Shakespeare, 'Hamlet', III.iii.93 [3]      Matthew 10:41 [4]      Matthew 25:34-40 [5]      Mark 9:37 [6]      Mark 9:41