Beware of the wolves

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Luke 10:3

Last week when I was preparing my sermon on Jesus's instructions to His disciples.  I wanted to investigate the meaning behind Jesus warning about the "wolves" they were going to run into.  I was wondering why did Jesus call false teachers wolves?  What does a wolf and a false teacher have in common.  While searching I found a great article about the hunting habits wolves.  As you read the description below, think of how this parrallels attacks used by the enemy.

The following is an except from Wikipedia's entry on wolves.

When hunting, wolves will attempt to conceal themselves as they approach their prey. With ungulate herds, they then either attempt to break up the herd, or isolate one or two animals from it. If the targeted animal stands its ground, the wolves either ignore it, or try to intimidate it into running. When chasing small prey, wolves will attempt to catch up with their prey as soon as possible. With larger animals, the chase is prolonged, in order to wear the selected prey out. Wolves usually give up chases after 1–2 km (0.62-1.3 mi), though one wolf was recorded to chase a deer for 21 km (13 mi). Sometimes, a single wolf will distract the herd with its presence, acting as a decoy, while its pack mates attack from behind. Wolf packs may also set up ambush trails; Indian wolves have been observed to chase gazelle herds through ravines where other wolves lie in wait within holes dug prior to the hunt, Mature wolves usually avoid attacking large prey frontally, instead focusing on the rear and sides of the animal.

Another interesting fact I discovered was that wolves will usually not attack if the prey stands firm and holds it ground.  Instead the wolves will try and get their prey to run so they can attack from behind.   This is exactly what the devil would have us do- turn and run?  Are we not told to stand firm, to resist the devil and he will flee?    Remember the armor of God has nothing for our back.   So when the wolves approach -you stand firm, hold your ground and the watch them run away.