In some of the outlying areas of British Columbia, Canada, farmers have been plagued with wolves killing their livestock. Meetings have been held with farmers, environmentalists, and concerned citizens in a move to solve the problem. The majority of the local people favored shooting or poisoning the marauding wolves. At one meeting, a woman strode to the microphone, listed her impressive credentials, and explained her solution. "Vasectomy is the answer," she thundered. "Simply trap the wolves humanely, neuter the males, and release them." One grizzled old sheep farmer rose to his feet. "Ma'am," he said in a gruff voice, "no disrespect meant, you bein' an expert and all, but them wolves is killin' my sheep, not makin' love to 'em."

Jesus does not advocate for a milk-toast Christianity. Sometimes, life calls for an assertive response: "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves. Be therefore wise as serpents and harmless as doves."