A CRAFTY CAT
A family of fish living in a lake felt that
their life was insecure. Larger fishes and reptiles were chasing them
constantly. People were after them with hooks, baits and nets. Worried about
their fate, they searched for a safe and secure space. Finally they sought
refuge in an isolated area close to the bank, surrounded by rocks. They breathed
a sigh of relief on reaching a safe spot at last. Then a large cat appeared
near the bank. He saw the fishes through the clear water. Pretending to be their
saviour, the tricky cat advised them in a loud voice, "Dear friends, why
don't you jump out and enjoy the freedom of the lovely and lively land. Here
you will be safe from ferocious fishermen, fearsome fishes and repulsive reptiles.
I can assure you full safety and security."
Actually the cat was a very
cunning animal and wanted to trick the fishes and eat them as soon as they
reached the land. The head of the family of fishes was very wise. He warned
others about the crafty cat and his tricky talk. Following his advice, the
family migrated to the lowest region of their safe haven in the lake. The cat
lost all hope and left the lake in shame.
The tricky Devil approaches us in disguise, trying to trap us into sin. With firm faith in God, we can resist his evil temptations.
The tricky Devil approaches us in disguise, trying to trap us into sin. With firm faith in God, we can resist his evil temptations.
St. Peter warns us,
"Be alert, be on the watch! Your enemy, the devil, roams round like a
roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Be firm in your faith and resist
him..."{1 Peter 5: 8, 9}. Satan tempted Eve to eat the
forbidden fruit by giving her false offers and promises. The tragedy of
paradise ruined the sanctity of Adam and Eve {Genesis 3: 1-7}.
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© By:
Dr. Babu Philip, Professor, Cochin University of Science &
Technology, Fine Arts Avenue, Kochi-682016, Kerala, India, Prof.
Mrs. Rajamma Babu, Former Professor, St. Dominic's
College, Kanjirappally and Leo. S.
John, Maniparambil, Ooriyakunnath, Kunnumbhagom, Kanjirappally,
Kottayam-686507, Kerala, India.
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