These are stories meant to illustrate, teach and communicate important moral, ethical and spiritual lessons. These stories help to simplify complex life situations, thereby imparting the wisdom, concepts and lessons conveyed by the stories.

The Little Girl and the Ungrateful Snake

A young girl was trudging along a mountain path, trying to reach her grandmother's house. It was bitter cold, and the wind cut like a knife. When she was within sight of her destination, she heard a rustle at her feet.

Looking down, she saw a snake. Before she could move, the snake spoke to her. He said, "I am about to die. It is too cold for me up here, and I am freezing. There is no food in these mountains, and I am starving. Please put me under your coat and take me with you."

"No," replied the girl. "I know your kind. You are a rattlesnake. If I pick you up, you will bite me,
and your bite is poisonous."

"No, no," said the snake. "If you help me, you will be my best friend. I will treat you differently."

The little girl sat down on a rock for a moment to rest and think things over. She looked at the beautiful marking on the snake and had to admit that it was the most beautiful snake she had ever seen.

Suddenly, she said, "I believe you. I will save you. All living things deserve to be treated with kindness." The little girl reached over, put the snake gently under her coat and proceeded toward her grandmother's house. Within a moment, she felt a sharp pain in her side. The snake had bitten her.

"How could you do this to me?" she cried. "You promised that you would not bite me if I would protect you from the bitter cold."

The snake hissed, "You knew what I was when you picked me up," and slithered away.

Lesson

"But now I fear that you will be tricked, just as Eve was tricked by that lying snake. I am afraid that you might stop thinking about Christ in an honest and sincere way."- 2 Corinthians 11:3 (CEV)

"Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack."- 1 Peter 5:8 (CEV)

Guard your heart and mind with all care against every form of subtlety, deception and lies that is contrary to the truth of the Word of God. Be conscious of the Truth and bring under control every thought, imagination and reasoning that sets itself up against the knowledge of God.

Hold on firmly to the knowledge and conviction of the Truth and faith in Christ Jesus alone. So you wont give place, room or a foot-hold to the deceiver, tempter, devourer, wicked one, liar and father of lies- the evil one.

"and don't give the devil a chance."-  Ephesians 4:27 (CEV)

Comments

[Akinola Akinyede]

Amen to that prayer, Benjamin.

[ogunmola benjamin]

I TKANK GOD FOR YOU MY BROTHER
YOUR VISION WILL COME TO PASS

[marcos]

Amen. Thank you for the insightful post!

Marcos