Words are powerful and can speak gripping behavior in the minds of anyone (if they are allowed to do so). Words can be spoken in a laughable way, but the hearer takes it on and hears something that is either good or bad. The short story about the “The Three Little Pigs” is packed with lessons for life. It began as a simple nursery rhyme but has gradually moved (even now) into a “Lessons for Life” adult play.
The first pig collected straw for his/her house and built it quickly and didn’t take much planning or effort. Unfortunately, his vision didn’t reach far into the future. Because the first pig’s straw structure was weak, the “big bad wolf” easily defeats his house and accomplishes the mission of destruction for his straw house.
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The second pig, who I will call “Sticky,” built the stick house. Although, he may have been in competition with “Pig Little,” it was not good enough. The ‘ol wolf was again prepared for a successful destruction takeover. He had been watching all along for the opportunity to blow off the roof and everything of “Pig Little.” The pigs all around began to be so frightened that they began creating new ways of structuring their homes.
“Mr. Solid,” number three pig, encouraged their neighbors to not be afraid, but just watch your lives to guard yourself against a takeover. When the big bad wolf comes, he easily blows down the houses of the first two pigs. However, he fails to destroy the brick house of the third pig. Why was Mr. Solid’s house not destroyed? He had seen the prior destruction. He learned some lessons.
He invested in his future and that of his family. He had insurance. His building profession had just begun. He had not originally planned to be a construction worker or builder of fine homes; however, his life learning experience guided him to other successful ways to make a living. And avoid he deception and pitfalls of life.
When he said, “Not by the hair of my chinny chin chin” He was giving notice to the “wolf.” Don’t come any closer because you will regret it. I won’t be subject to your deceitful tricks and destroying ways. There are many moral lessons for children and adults: Taking shortcuts and avoiding hard work can lead to disaster. It’s essential to invest time and effort in building a strong foundation for success.
The third pig’s diligence pays off, emphasizing the value of perseverance and planning. Don’t think the wolf will leave you alone. He will keep trying tricks and many ways to defeat you in your life’s paths. What can we say to these things? If God be for us, who or what can be against us? Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not rely always on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.
Accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. He will give you the desires of your heart. He will avenge your cause. The ‘ol wolf fell into the trap he had set for Mr. Solid Pig.
Remember: “Today is another great day to do good and to be successful.” Rely on Him for all aspects of your life.
“The Three Little Pigs” was included in “The Nursery Rhymes of England” (London and New York, c.1886), by James Halliwell-Phillipps. The story in its arguably best-known form appeared in “English Fairy Tales” by Joseph Jacobs, first published on June 19, 1890, and crediting Halliwell as his source. The earliest published version of the story is from Dartmoor, Devon, England in 1853.
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