Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Be wise as serpents, innocent as doves

Morning: Psalm 5, 6; Jeremiah 36:27-37:2; I Corinthians 14:1-12  
What is so dangerous about Jesus’ work that he calls his followers “sheep amongst wolves”?  Well, Jesus opposes those who abuse religious power for their own benefit. Religious leaders in his day hide behind the power of rulers, and Jesus and his followers are caught in the crosshairs. Integrity and honesty are rare, risky and dangerous.  Naivety is not an option.  You must be as smart and wily as those whose power you challenge. You will probably always be vulnerable, though. For, if what you believe in never tests your wisdom, innocence, or safety, you may be compromising on something.

Graham

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