The exterminator came out yesterday and set up 3 traps. We discovered the chipmunk’s newly chewed entry and found a new pile of door sweep fragments. Apparently, this particular animal will not be dissuaded. You have to admire such perseverance.
That’s why I felt bad when I learned that these traps were lethal. This interloper was going to be die. Yes, I know it has to be stopped. But does the punishment fit the crime?
Then I realized that this was an up-close and personal illustration of humanity’s situation.
For the wages of sin is death,
but the free gift of God is eternal life
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 6:23 Living Bible
How good God is to give us grace and mercy instead of judgment. Because that is just Who He is.
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Just humanely trap him and relocate him!