photo from thereligionofpeace.com
A beaver prepared to cross a wide river and sees a deadly, brightly colored snake resting in the sun waiting. It lifts its poisonous head and says to the beaver, "I need a way to cross this river. Can you help me?"
"But you are a dangerous snake," answered the beaver. "How can I trust that you will not bite me and then eat me as I die?"
"Because I give you my word," said the snake.
The good natured beaver who wanted no enemies and who tried to live peaceably with all men thought it over and finally agreed. He let the snake slither onto his back and then swam them both across the wide, fast moving river. Once on the other side, the snake fiercely bit the beaver on the back of the neck. The beaver cried out, "You killed me! You lied to me! I helped and trusted you! Why did you do it?"
The snake smiled devilishly and said, "Because I am a snake and it is my nature to do so."
If possible
, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all--Romans 12:18
Published on November 13, 2015 10:27