There are four states, or conditions of the soul of man. Using animalistic metaphors, similes and characteristics as the Bible sometimes does when making reference to certain individuals or peoples, I want to explain these states.

1. THE SHEEP STATE: Matthew 25:33.
The SHEEP state is the righteous and sanctified state of a Christian. The sheep is willing to be led, is obedient, gentle, Meek and humble. There are two categories of sheep; the fat sheep and the lean sheep, Ezekiel 34:20.

2. THE GOAT STATE: Matthew 25:33.
The Christian who is in the GOAT state of his spiritual life is a carnal believer. He is likened to the man who hears the Word but the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the Word and he becomes unfruitful; Matthew 13:23. He is more interested in the blessings and not on the ONE who gives it.

3. THE DOG STATE: 2 Peter 2:22. Matthew 7:6.
The DOG state is a state where a man is yet undecided about his spiritual inclinations. He is devoid of any deep Godly convictions. His characteristics include instability, is easily irritated by a rebuke for his careless manners, bad attitude or disgusting habits. He is prone to sudden anger and violence. He is loyal only to himself and is a victim of his own passions. He is demonically obsessed. Demonic suggestions to him sound like angels giving him ideas, but his lifestyle, dressing and prayerlessness indicates spiritual blindness.

4. THE SWINE (PIG) STATE: 2 Peter 2:22. Matthew 7:6.

The SWINE or PIG STATE is the state of total disconnect from God, severe deadness to conscience, grossly immoral in nature, dirty in mind with a total disregard for his unbridled appetites and immoral passions. The pig loves dirt (sin) and fights anyone who tries to take him off of it. He is spiritually ignorant but can argue fiercely about his knowledge of the bible. He is the best choice for demonic possession and is a playground for demons, Mark 5:12-13. This is the worst state any man can find himself in.

ONLY THE SHEEP WILL MAKE HEAVEN.