John MacArthur’s Watch

Did not the Priest wear the ephod?
A congregation, to symbolize the service
John had given his church
And the good shepherding,
Have given him the five thousand dollar watch.
For every thing under the sun there is a time and season.

He did not purchase it himself,
And wear it out of vanity.
His flock had rewarded him
For his service.

For every deed under the sun
There is a time and season.
A time to kill.
A time to heal.
A time for a priest to wear a symbol of his good work.
A time for the priest to sell it, and give the produce to the poor.

Truthfully, it would be unloving and rude
To reject the gift, or to sell it.
Does one, after receiving a good gift
Go off and sell it?
No, for such would be an offense against the giver.

John, you're not a hypocrite for having the watch.
That is Christian Pharisaicalism that would scorn you for it.
Christ Himself allowed Mary Magdalene to pour her costliest perfume
On his feet.
If we are to lead by His example,
For shepherding a flock as well as you,
A gift is nothing excessive.
Do not sell it.