Evil and Satan is like a Scorpion

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 26th Week : Saturday*

*Gospel : Lk 10:17-24*

*First Reading : Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17*

*Evil and Satan is like a Scorpion*

*1) Scorpion and its meaning*

Symbolically and spiritually, the scorpion is an evil symbol and also a symbol of destruction

Scorpion symbolism mainly represents evil, death, destruction, and unpleasantness. In some cultures, the scorpion symbol is used to represent lust and sex.

*2) Scorpion is dangerous from all sides*

One can't touch scorpion from any side. 

From front also it is dangerous. From back also dangerous because it has a string, which is used to send poison

Since one can't touch the scorpion from any sides, the best solution is to be away from the scorpion

*3) Slow poisonous insect*

The poison which comes from the scorpion, spreads slowly. It's reaction is not sudden. 

It works in a slow motion. But once it takes the control, then it is difficult to control it 

*4) It is an ugly insect*

There is no attraction what so ever in scorpion

Its colour, shape and its appearance is rather brings fear than any other feeling

*5) Evil and Satan is like Scorpion*

Like scorpion, Satan is very dangerous

Like scorpion, Satan by its very nature is destructive

Like scorpion, Satan is dangerous from all sides. There is no goodness in it 

Like scorpion, Satan is very ugly and has a fearful appearance. No one gets attracted towards Satan

Like Scorpion, Satan works slowly and steadily. Once it takes control of the situation, then it is very difficult to control it 

Like Scorpion, we need to keep Satan away from our life 

*6) Scorpion in my life?*

Am I feeding the Scorpions in my life? 

Do I follow the Scorpion methodology in my Life?

What are the measures I take to control the scorpion influence in my life? 

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*