[kj] Curiosity led me on...then killed my Judas Goat...

[fluw]

as a capricorn i resemble that remark!! 



Dave Noonan wrote:

> *Judas Goat:
> *
> (From Forerunner Commentary)
> Matthew 25:32-33  (Go to this verse :: Verse pop-up)
>
> The sheep are given eternal life, but the goats are cast into the Lake 
> of Fire. It is clear from this section of Scripture that we want the 
> attributes of sheep and not those of goats!
>
>
> What is it about goats that causes God to use them in such a negative 
> light? Goats are capricious. They are impulsive and unpredictable, 
> devious and contrary. If they are not poking their heads through 
> fences, they may be standing on their hind legs, stretching for those 
> tender leaves just out of reach. Goats are never content with what 
> they have.
>
>
> They are experts in opening gates and squeezing through small gaps 
> because they hate to be confined. Fences that will handle sheep, 
> cattle, and horses will not hold goats. They will work tirelessly to 
> spring themselves from any situation they deem inhibiting.
>
>
>
> Consequently, goats are not very good followers. "Gregarious behavior" 
> is a term that refers to the flocking or herding instinct which is 
> found strongly in sheep, cattle, and horses. Again, this quality is 
> rather weak in goats; they prefer leading or going off on their own. 
> Meat packers use this instinct in sheep and goats to their advantage. 
> They will train an old goat, appropriately called a "Judas," to lead 
> sheep to the pens for slaughter. A well-trained Judas will lead group 
> after group of sheep to the slaughter all day long.
>
>
> A sheep follows its Shepherd, peacefully moving forward with the 
> flock. He is content to be led because he has faith in Him. A sheep 
> responds to his Shepherd's voice and goes where He directs. On the 
> other hand, a goat follows only its own lead, creating disunity when 
> he comes in contact with others in the flock. Because of his 
> independent nature, he often finds himself in contention with the 
> Shepherd for leadership of the flock, leading some astray. A goat 
> often eats things--a symbol of ingesting spiritual instruction--sheep 
> would avoid because they have no real value and cause sickness.
>
> Goats are not inherently evil, but some of their traits could be 
> deadly--spiritually--if found in a Christian. A Christian who is 
> unpredictable, who thinks he is above it all, who independently does 
> his own thing, who wants to take over, has trouble functioning in a 
> group, or does not want to be led, is exhibiting the characteristics 
> of a goat--one Christ says will be cast into the Lake of Fire!
>
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