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Peer Pressure: A Dog with Wolf in His Blood

We have heard of a man who had a very fine dog, except for a strain of wolf in its blood. It was unusually fine looking and intelligent, but it acted very strangely at times. It would sit with a faraway look in its eyes. There were wolves in the community, and when it would hear them bark, it would howl and act as if it was about to join them. One morning it was gone and could not be found. Some weeks later, it was seen leading a pack of wolves. It had joined the pack, and actually become the leader.

This reminds us of unsanctified souls. They love the Lord, but there is that "strain" of sin in them, that depraved nature. That "Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it" Carnality is dangerous. I have seen them with that "faraway look," that "bent to backsliding." And sad to say, we have seen them leave the people of God and join the "pack," and often become leaders. Recently we saw a woman who loved the Lord and was faithful in the service of the Lord, but she deserted and joined the pack. She once dressed very neatly. When we saw her, she was attired like a woman of the street. Her scanty clothing, painted cheeks, lips, and fingernails, bore mute testimony that she had joined the "pack." Thank God, there is a remedy for sin. He can take the devil nature out and fill with divine love.

William Moses Tidwell, "Pointed Illustrations."