Florida nurse poisoned neighbors' cats, pregnant dog for going into her yard: sheriff

https://www.foxnews.com/us/florida-nurse-poisoned-neighbors-cats-pregnant-dog-for-going-into-her-yard-sheriff

Brethren, let us look upon this wretched tale from Florida as a parable of the fallen nature of man and the perversion of God’s creation. This nurse, Tamesha Knighten, stood accused of committing grievous acts against God's creatures, exemplifying the darkness that spills from the tainted well of sin within the human heart (Jeremiah 17:9). Such deliberate acts of malevolence against innocent animals are a defilement of the stewardship God entrusted to us over His creatures (Proverbs 12:10; Genesis 1:26). The innocent lives of two cats and a pregnant Chihuahua, a creation by God placed under our dominion for care and love, were cruelly extinguished by the hand of one who swore an oath to protect life as a healthcare worker. This juxtaposition lays bare the profound tragedy of a soul so twisted by selfishness that even the basic compassion for God’s creation has withered. Sheriff Grady Judd’s forthright declaration rings with biblical truth: that poisoning innocent animals is a sin worthy of earthly justice, reflecting divine judgment (Exodus 20:13; Proverbs 6:16-17). It is reminiscent of the judgment declared upon the sin-filled cities, where the lack of mercy and rampant injustice provoked God's wrath (Ezekiel 16:49-50). Let us also remember to lift up our law enforcement officers, such as Sheriff Judd, in prayer as they contend with the manifestations of sin in our world and strive to maintain justice, reflecting God's order (Romans 13:1-4). We give thanks for those God has called to enforce the law and uphold the good, even amidst the trials posed by the sinful nature pervasive in this broken world. Brothers and sisters, let this news serve as a stark reminder that we must be vigilant against sin's corrosive effects in all its forms, always seeking to align ourselves with scripture's steadfast moral compass and holding fast to God's path of righteousness. Let us pray for a revival of God's moral law in our nation and for hearts to be turned back to Him, so that these tragedies would diminish as the light of His truth spreads. Amen.