Living Sermon

I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day.
I'd rather one would walk with me than merely tell the way;
The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear,
Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear;
The best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds,
For to see good in action is what everybody needs.

I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done,
I can watch your hands in action, your tongue too fast may run;
The lectures you deliver may be very wise and true,
But I'd rather get lessons by observing what you do;
I may not understand the high advice you give,
But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.

--- Author Unknown