[Verse 1]
They say, “Come as you are,” but judge at the door
Preach about grace, then keep a sin score
Sing “Amazing Love,” then hate their brother
Praise the cross, but crucify each other
They wear white robes with hearts still stained
Say they’re free, but still in chains
“Faith without works,” “peaceful war”
What kind of gospel is this anymore?
[Chorus]
It’s an oxymoron gospel, a twisted light
Saying “Jesus is Lord,” but living in spite
Holy lies on polished tongues
Wolves in suits where shepherds hung
Don’t talk about love if you can’t forgive
Don’t talk about dying if you’re scared to live
You preach the Lamb but walk with scorn
Is this the church, or a crown of thorns?
[Verse 2]
They shout, “God is love,” but march with hate
Claim to save souls, but shut the gate
“Blessed are the meek,” but proud they stand
Build up empires, not the Man
They lift their hands but drop the ball
Say “I surrender,” then take it all
They speak in tongues but curse in thought
Preach what Jesus never taught
[Bridge – Spoken or Sung]
Oxymorons in your sermon notes
“Righteous rage,” “humble boasts”
“Silent screams” from pews that ache
“Living dead” with souls at stake
You say He’s coming—then live like He’s not
You wear the name, but forget the cost
[Chorus]
It’s an oxymoron gospel, a twisted light
Saying “Jesus is Lord,” but living in spite
Holy lies on polished tongues
Wolves in suits where shepherds hung
Don’t talk about love if you can’t forgive
Don’t talk about dying if you’re scared to live
You preach the Lamb but walk with scorn
Is this the church, or a crown of thorns?
[Outro – Soft / Reflective]
But still…
There’s mercy for the blind and broken
Grace for every tongue misspoken
If we drop the mask, if we tear the lies
There’s still a Savior who hears our cries
So stop the show, and hit the floor
Let truth be truth, and nothing more
No more oxymorons in His name
Just a people changed—not just a claim
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