"A fight is going on inside me (and you)... it is a terrible fight between two wolves."

1. Virtue or Vice Which wolf do you feed?

2. The Two Wolves A Cherokee elder was teaching his grandchildren about life. He said to them, “A fight is going on inside me… it is a terrible fight between two wolves. One wolf represents fear, anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, hatefulness, and lies. The other stands for joy, peace, love, hope, humbleness, kindness, friendship, generosity, faith, and truth. This same fight is going on inside of you, and inside every other person, too.” The children thought about it for a minute. Then one child asked his grandfather, “Which wolf will win?” The Cherokee elder replied… “The one you feed.”

3. Two Wolves: Virtue or Vice? Chastity or Lust Temperance or Gluttony Charity or Greed Diligence or Sloth Patience or Wrath Kindness or Envy Humility or Pride

4. Chastity or Lust Which wolf do you feed? Chastity: purity in conduct and intention

5. Temperance or Gluttony Which wolf do you feed? Temperance: moderation in action, thought, or feeling

6. Charity or Greed Which wolf do you feed? Charity: benevolent goodwill toward or love of humanity

7. Diligence or Sloth Which wolf do you feed? Diligence: a zealous and careful nature in one's actions and work, a decisive work ethic

8. Patience or Wrath Which wolf do you feed? Patience: persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset

9. Kindness or Envy Which wolf do you feed? Kindness: charitable behavior, marked by mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others

10. Humility or Pride Which wolf do you feed? Humility: keeping oneself within one's own bounds, not reaching out to things above one

11. Rules to Live By Trying to be a virtuous person is what is necessary. But realize that no one is perfect. Follow these guides in your life, even if you go astray. These virtues will be worthwhile to consider following in your own life, come what may. “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment.” Matthew 22:37 “A second is equally important: Love your neighbor as yourself.” Matthew 22:38 “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Luke 6:31 – The Golden Rule "Do unto others as they would do unto themselves.“ The Platinum Rule