One of the sheep in the Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto,
feeding on fallen autumn leaves
Photo (Black Creek Pioneer Village, Toronto: October 29, 2010) © Jerome D'Costa
Many
countries in the world raise sheep. Many raise them for commercial purposes, to
make a living out of them. Sheep supply meat for consumption, give milk for
making cheese and yogurt, and provide wool for making warm clothes for winter.
Sheep are a
symbol of obedience, meekness and humility because they rarely attack each
other or other animals. The Bible is replete with mentions and examples of the sheep.
Jesus Christ himself, in a number of times, gave his teachings based on the
sheep.
In our life
if we become like a sheep we can do a lot for building friendship, peace and
harmony in our society and in the world. Our sheep-like obedience, meekness and
humility can act as a catalyst for bringing about change of hearts. This type
of change can be more lasting and fruitful. We have a lot to learn from the
ordinary animal, the sheep.
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