The Wolf At Your Door

A famously (mis)quoted Norse proverb says, "The reason humans are like this is that each man has two wolves in him, a good one and a bad one. The quality of the man shows in which one he causes to win."

The thing is that as Christians, we're supposed to have slung one of the contenders out the door. In fact, I suppose traditional Christian symbolism would say two lions instead - the Lion of Judah and the roaring lion prowling around seeking whom he might devour.

But even after you sling him out, he waits. He lurks. He behaves in unbecoming ways. And one day, if you are unwary and overconfident, he might bite you.