In the Doghouse
Dogs (especially puppies) often get in trouble. They:
- Dig where they should not dig. We had a puppy dig a hole to the water line in our yard.
- Chew things they should not chew. Our neighbor’s puppy loved our shoes and caps.
- Jump on people at all the wrong times. Paw prints never look good on our best clothes.
When dogs get in trouble, their owners may put them in the doghouse.
Most dogs rather be with people than alone in their house.
Some people spend a lot of time in the doghouse.
They get in trouble with:
- Bosses
- Husbands or wives
- Parents
- Teachers
- Friends
Because of their bad behavior:
- Bosses give them more work or less pay.
- Husbands or wives don’t want to spend time with them.
- Parents take away fun activities.
- Teachers give bad grades.
- Friends stop being friends.
People in the doghouse don’t enjoy living a dog’s life.
Therefore, they need to watch their steps and stay out of trouble.
“For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (Titus 2:11-12 NIV).
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