“Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves." -- Matthew 10:16
2007-07-29 10:37:13 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Serpents are generally used as examples for DECEPTION....
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2007-07-29 10:42:20 · update #1
most are
2007-07-29 10:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Because they are going out amongst the wolves. Wolves used to predate on sheep. Obviously one needs to take account of the fact that many people are very bad indeed. As christians though, having been born again, christians can perhaps judge other people by their own heart motivations, which is unwise.
Aren't you guys the tarqiah lot; told that its OK to deceive in the name of Islam ? Thats actually a recommendation in the Koran to deceive in order to propagate mohammed's system. So accusing Christ of encouraging deception is "a bit rich".
2007-07-29 11:29:59 · answer #2 · answered by Cader and Glyder scrambler 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wise like the serpent. Aware of the serpents tactics. Yet harmless as a Dove.
Christians don't scheme & deceive to harm others.
In other translation this is harmless as doves. Gods wisdom is above the worldly (serpents) wisdom.
Since you are obviously trying to deceive, I wonder where your wisdom is coming from.
2007-07-29 10:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by LottaLou 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The "information" of a serpent is extensively diverse than the "movements" of a serpent !! And, the innocences of a dove is extensively diverse than the "face" of a dove !! you're making use of an quite frequently referred to as on technique of religious detractors via switching wording and connotations as a manner to shift viewpoints of a concern to an end !! there's a conflict that's between the powers of darkness and lightweight There are additionally scriptures that very enormously command that believers -- placed on the finished armour of conflict for what they are going to be managing in this life ! yet, of direction, you already know that already
2016-10-13 01:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You already misquoted it!
Yes we are to be wise as serpents, but harmless as doves....
Meaning I may be a Christian, but I am no ones throw rug!
2007-07-29 10:42:45 · answer #5 · answered by Cre8ed2worship 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be aware of the serpent's doings but remain innocent and qued into their tactics. Don't let them sway you.
2007-07-29 10:45:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you got it backwards... that's how christians operate.... ready with their memorized brains wash answers... ready to pounce on the first one who disagrees, and goes around saying we are persecuted but we are innocent... how much compassion do they show the people they burned at the stake... how much compassion exists when they interfere with women going to women's clinics... how much compassion do they show when murdering abortion doctors... it's them who are wolves in sheep's clothing... always was always will be... human law just keeps catching up with them, that's the only thing between non believers and death. by burning or hanging.
2007-07-29 10:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A policeman needs to know all the hang-outs and habits of the bad guys in order to be effective. That doesn't mean he participates in the bad stuff.
2007-07-29 10:48:26 · answer #8 · answered by nancy jo 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Romans 1:22
Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,
2007-07-29 10:47:34 · answer #9 · answered by deacon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be WISER than the serpent.
2007-07-29 10:43:06 · answer #10 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Deceiving? No.
Doves have beaks - don't have a face like that.
2007-07-29 10:41:57 · answer #11 · answered by teran_realtor 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋