Matthew 10:16 (KJV)
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Even as we read previously of how Christians ought to "go the second mile" (Mat 5:39,40), it does not mean that we become "sitting ducks"!
As and when necessary, "evasive" action has to be taken. It means knowing how to play our options right, in order to further the cause. And obviously, unlawful deeds are not on the cards.
Jesus would later allude to imitating the "children of this world", which reinforces the notion of being wise as serpents (Luk 16:8,9).
At the same time, being "harmless as doves" highlights the fact that we should not harbour any ill will lest engage in vengeful acts. This is as aspect that many would often stumble. Perhaps even more so in this digital age, where it is so easy to engage in "hate speech".
So let us be careful of our behaviour and the manner we deal with others, even as we go about our lives and doing the Lord's work, that we be effective in our endeavors and not become a barrier and stumbling block.
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