Is There A Worm Lurking In Your Friends And Family?

green and red apples

displayed at the country fair

soon a worm will feed

Look at these apples in the picture. Aren't they beautiful? Notice the shine of the skin--such bright, healthy colors that radiate an aura of vitality. No wonder they are so prized at the country fair.

But what if you look closer? What if you really look down into the core of an apple to see how it is? That under such bright, eye appealing colors, a worm lurks hidden at its core, slowly eating away and corrupting it.

Let us then learn the lesson that the apple teaches. Do not judge on appearances alone, but seek to discover if there is a hidden worm in the heart of a person. Beauty and charm may dazzle the eyes at first sight, but it can burn you if you are caught unaware. Trust your instincts, and let them be your guide in first impressions. So often that uneasy feeling we have when we first meet someone comes true.

 Don't let the worm fool you. Things are always more than skin deep.