Wise as Serpents, Harmless as Doves

Jesus said, "Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves; be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves" (Matt. 10:16). This world is full hate, anger and evil. Despite what is going on around us we need to wise as a serpent, discerning between good and evil and taking a stand for what is right. But we also need to be as harmless as a dove, showing compassion to others and acting out of love. In a world full of wolves we need to be wise as as serpents and as harmless as a doves.