“An Australian man was killed by his pet kangaroo, the first fatal kangaroo attack in over 80 years in the country. Peter Eades, 77, died after being attacked by a kangaroo that police say he had as a pet, reported Perth Now. According to the local news site, the man was reportedly found alive by a family member who called the police. Upon arrival, authorities were unable to get to the badly injured Eades due to the kangaroo blocking access, reports the news outlet. Police had to shoot the kangaroo in order to allow the ambulance through to provide medical care to Eades, Perth Now reported. Despite best efforts, Eades died due to his injuries on the scene, according to the outlet.
“In Australia it is illegal to own native fauna as pets unless you have proper permits, which at this time is unknown whether Eades had or not, NPR reported. Eades was known for his work in alpaca breeding and being an all around lover of animals, according to ABC News. Nearby residents say Eades had raised the 3-year-old kangaroo since it was a baby, the outlet reported. Local police prepared a report and are awaiting the coroner's word for the official cause of death, according to NPR. This was the first fatal kangaroo attack in the country since 1936, reports the news outlet.”*
This article prompted me to reflect on how our “pet” sins have a way of turning on us. “Pet” sins are those spiritual issues that don’t pose a threat when they are small. These sins seem so cute and cuddly when they are a baby. “This will never be a problem for me”...we ignorantly boast. But then we feed and nurture them and, the next thing we know, we are in over our heads. That “little sin” suddenly is poised to destroy us.
James describes the process well: “Then when lust has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and when sin is accomplished, it brings forth death.” (James 1:14–15). Don’t feed the beast!
God loves you!
Mike
*https://www.insideedition.com; September 13, 2022
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