Wise as a Serpent, Harmless as a Dove
“Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Matt 10:16 KJV
Jesus did not tell His followers to be gullible, He did not go around telling people all His problems. Christian love includes wisdom.
You can be courteous without revealing everything. You can forgive without restoring complete trust. You can keep your distance without becoming hostile.
Pray:
“Jesus, teach me Your wisdom. Show me when to speak and when to remain silent, when to trust and when to be cautious, when to draw near and when to establish distance. Keep me harmless in my actions while making me wise in my decisions. Amen.”
Christlike attitude:
Kindness does not require naivety.
Published by Margo Huss
Margo Huss is a loving Christian mother of 7 and wife of a Muslim Christian convert. She enjoys musing on hot political and philosophical issues from on the ground and through life in Christ.
A recovering Gen X-er, she offers a refreshingly honest, if not muesli-brained and opinionated view on current cultural issues. Contrary to what some might believe, she is open to new ideas and is a life-long learner.
Typically female, she transcends factual information and thinks she is always right. She may occasionally agree with you, though you will never know. You are wrong even when you are right. You may find her mainstream takes luke warm, but her faith runs deep and hot.
You can block her, abuse her, or simply enjoy interacting with her, but you cannot shut her up.
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