When One Does Nothing

As two men walked across an eastern university campus, they were attracted by a crowd of people surrounding a large maple tree.
As they approached, they noticed that the crowd was being amused by the antics of a fox-tailed squirrel circling the tree, climbing it, and running back down again. 
A red Irish Setter dog crouched nearby, intently watching the squirrel.
Each time the squirrel ran up the tree out of sight, the dog would slowly creep towards the tree.
The squirrel paid little attention as the dog crept closer and closer, patiently biding its time.
People watching this entertaining drama unfold knew what could happen, but they did nothing, until in a flash, the dog--catching the squirrel unaware--had it in the grip of his sharp teeth.

The people then rushed forward in horror, forcing the dog's mouth open to rescue the squirrel.
It was too late.
The squirrel was dead.
Anyone could have warned the squirrel or held back the dog.
But they had been momentarily amused and watched silently while evil slowly crept up on good.
When they rushed to the defense, it was too late.

David B. Haight -Successful Living of Gospel Principles -October 1992 General Conference

Until you next see these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!

-Sarnic Dirchi