#Matthew 10:16

[orthodoxshe]

"ℑ 𝔞𝔪 𝔰𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔶𝔬𝔲 𝔬𝔲𝔱 𝔩𝔦𝔨𝔢 𝔰𝔥𝔢𝔢𝔭 𝔞𝔪𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔴𝔬𝔩𝔳𝔢𝔰. 𝔗𝔥𝔢𝔯𝔢𝔣𝔬𝔯𝔢 𝔟𝔢 𝔞𝔰 𝔰𝔥𝔯𝔢𝔴𝔡 𝔞𝔰 𝔰𝔫𝔞𝔨𝔢𝔰 𝔞𝔫𝔡 𝔞𝔰 𝔦𝔫𝔫𝔬𝔠𝔢𝔫𝔱 𝔞𝔰 𝔡𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔰"

#orthodox christianity #bible quote #matthew 10:16

[wiirocku]

Matthew 10:16 (WEB) - “Behold, I send you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

#Matthew 10:16 #behold #I send #you out #as sheep #among #wolves #be wise #as serpents #harmless #as doves

[jesus-is-lord-and-savior]

"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, ESV)

#Matthew 10:16 #Bible #Bible verse

[walkswithmyfather]

Matthew 7:15 (NIV). “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.”

Matthew 10:16 (NIV). “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”

Proverbs 28:1 (NLT). “The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.”

Deuteronomy 31:6 (CEB). “Be strong! Be fearless! Don’t be afraid and don’t be scared by your enemies, because the LORD your God is the one who marches with you. He won’t let you down, and he won’t abandon you.”

“The enemy likes to hide wolves inside sheep's clothing but that's okay, Jehovah hides lions inside of lambs.” Amen! 🙏🕊🙌

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[boanerges20]

So Be Wise As Serpents And Innocent As Doves Matthew 10:16-33

#wise as serpent #innocent as doves #matthew 10:16 #gun #hey fam!

[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Living His Word

"Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don't hurt anyone." — Matthew 10:16

Up until this point in their walk with Jesus the disciples had stayed close to Him. In Matthew 10:5, however, we learn that Jesus thought they were ready to be sent out from him on a kind of test-run for what they were going to do after His departure. He gave them the power to cast out demons and to heal the sick (Matthew 10:1) and their assignment was to preach the gospel and put these gifts into practice. Our verse for today is part of the specific instruction Jesus gave them before they left.

First of all, we learn that the disciples were sent out by Jesus. In other words, they were not going out on their own and on their own initiative. They were disciples under authority with a specific mission assigned to them by Jesus himself. They were not false prophets.

Second, they would be like sheep among wolves. Jesus was sending them as innocent and harmless messengers of grace into a savage world full of violent persecutors who would oppose the message. The disciples would have to learn that in a world full of trouble, Jesus, the true shepherd of the sheep, had overcome the world (John 16:33).

Third, given their position as sheep among wolves, they needed to be smart like snakes. The wisdom of the snake is its ability to avoid detection. The disciples should not unnecessarily provoke the wolves into an active opposition to the gospel. They should be prudent and cautious in everything they do in order to guarantee the success of their mission.

Finally, the disciples should be harmless like doves. Although they needed to be wise like serpents in order to avoid detection, they were not to use this wisdom in order to sneak up on people and hurt them. Rather, the guile of the serpent should be used to heal and deliver people from the real serpent---Satan himself.

Jesus' instruction to His disciples on their test-run still applies to His disciples today. We should not go out unless we are sent; since we are sheep among wolves, we must use wisdom and prudence in the way we present the gospel; and we should help people and not hurt them.

© 2016 by Bible League International

#Living His Word #devotional #Matthew 10:16 #May 27 #2023

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Matthew 10:16 NKJV

https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.10.16.NKJV

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[abbiedreamer]

Have some of my favourite sketches from this last month~

We got my girl Marielle because I miss her and forgot how lovely of a character she is, a little Demon Slayer OC I designed who's mute and a lil wind breathing gal, my OC Ismay who has the Mom energy she deserves, a fun design for the verse Matthew 10:16, aaand then my attempt at drawing some Fontaine characters from memory XD Can you make out which ones I drew? hahah~

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[phoenixflames12]

#by others #bible verse #bible verse 365 #Matthew 10:16 #words of wisdom #things to remember #christianity #faith

[northwoodsfan]

Grace Nugget for 6.3.22

Grace Nugget for 6.3.22

*Grace Nuggets: Simple reminders of God’s great love for you.

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#anxiety #Built with Grace #Christianity #faith #fear #God #God&039;s love #God&039;s promises #grace #Grace Nuggets #Holy Spirit #Hope #Jesus Christ #Matthew 10:16 #peace #trust #Trusting God #worry #worship

[thewcrdofgod]

#verseoftheday #scripture #new testament #matthew #matthew 10:16 #october 27

[elsweissy]

Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.

#Matthew 10:16

[walkswithmyfather]

“Behold, I send you out as sheep amongst wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.” —Matthew 10:16 (WEB)

“What does Matthew 10:16 mean?” By Bibleref.com:

“Jesus is sending His twelve hand-picked disciples out to be apostles; this word literally means “sent ones.” They have a specific mission: proclaim the coming of the kingdom of heaven from town to town in the region of Galilee (Matthew 10:5–8).

Here, Jesus begins to describe a longer-term mission. Most likely, in this moment, the disciples would not likely have fully understood that. What Christ refers to here will mostly happen after His death, resurrection, and return to heaven. During the Last Supper, Jesus will provide similar warnings and encouragements (John 15:18–20; 16:1–4).

The metaphor Christ uses here is a striking picture. Elsewhere, Jesus spoke of Himself as the “Good Shepherd” who would die to protect His flock (John 10:11), specifically from attacking wolves (John 10:12–14). The radical difference between believers in Christ and the rest of the world is captured in the symbolism of being sheep “sent” into the midst of wolves. At first, this may seem contradictory: a literal shepherd's job is to keep sheep away from danger. Jesus, though, has empowered this group of twelve men to act on His behalf; they will be equipped to face the dangers that come with such actions.

Jewish people would have been used to thinking of themselves as sheep surrounded by Gentile wolves. Jesus, though, is claiming this metaphor for His followers. They will face both Jewish and Gentile wolves as they do the dangerous work of declaring Jesus and His kingdom to the world.

In the culture of this time, snakes were symbolic of shrewdness and cunning. Doves were so innocent as to often seem completely clueless to danger. Jesus tells His followers to exercise whatever wise shrewdness they can to avoid conflict and danger without losing the dove-like innocence that will allow them to continue to proclaim the truth without fear. It will be a hard balance to keep, but it will be necessary for the mission to be successful.

While these words are spoken to a unique group of men, they still have meaning for Christian believers, today. Jesus does not endorse naïve, shallow belief. Nor does He allow believers to be bitter cynics or spiritual brawlers. Other passages of Scripture reemphasize the need for Christians to be both informed and sensible in their spiritual lives (1 Peter 3:15–16; Colossians 2:8).”

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[officialyourdailyinspiration]

Living His Word

"Listen! I am sending you, and you will be like sheep among wolves. So be smart like snakes. But also be like doves and don't hurt anyone." - Matthew 10:16

Up until this point in their walk with Jesus the disciples had stayed close to Him. In Matthew 10:5, however, we learn that Jesus thought they were ready to be sent out from him on a kind of test-run for what they were going to do after His departure. He gave them the power to cast out demons and to heal the sick (Matthew 10:1) and their assignment was to preach the gospel and put these gifts into practice. Our verse for today is part of the specific instruction Jesus gave them before they left.

First of all, we learn that the disciples were sent out by Jesus. In other words, they were not going out on their own and on their own initiative. They were disciples under authority with a specific mission assigned to them by Jesus himself. They were not false prophets.

Second, they would be like sheep among wolves. Jesus was sending them as innocent and harmless messengers of grace into a savage world full of violent persecutors who would oppose the message. The disciples would have to learn that in a world full of trouble, Jesus, the true shepherd of the sheep, had overcome the world (John 16:33).

Third, given their position as sheep among wolves, they needed to be smart like snakes. The wisdom of the snake is its ability to avoid detection. The disciples should not unnecessarily provoke the wolves into an active opposition to the gospel. They should be prudent and cautious in everything they do in order to guarantee the success of their mission.

Finally, the disciples should be harmless like doves. Although they needed to be wise like serpents in order to avoid detection, they were not to use this wisdom in order to sneak up on people and hurt them. Rather, the guile of the serpent should be used to heal and deliver people from the real serpent---Satan himself.

Jesus' instruction to His disciples on their test-run still applies to His disciples today. We should not go out unless we are sent; since we are sheep among wolves, we must use wisdom and prudence in the way we present the gospel; and we should help people and not hurt them.

© 2016 by Bible League International

#Living His Word #devotional #evangelism #the Great Commission #Matthew 10:16 #May 27 #2022 #Bible League International

[soaringeaglesingingjoy]

Be Prepared

Throughout His ministry, Jesus often used illustrations when giving instructions, compelling His listener to consider a deeper meaning. And when empowering His disciples, right before sending them out into the world, Jesus told them:

“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 ‭ESV‬‬

What do a bunch of animals have to do with Jesus’ directions? Here are a few things to note:

First, Jesus didn’t romanticize the disciples’ mission. He didn’t entice them with comfort, luxury, or a false sense of security. Instead, He prepared them for what was ahead by warning them of pending danger—of “wolves” who would try to destroy them.

Second, Jesus compared His disciples to sheep. Not power-hungry and dominant animals like lions, tigers, or bears, but obedient and humble animals like sheep. And sheep need to stick close to the Shepherd—and to each other—for protection and progress.

Third, Jesus advised His disciples to be wise like snakes, yet innocent like doves. To use their brains while also keeping tender hearts. To not forsake their intuition while also keeping themselves pure. To leverage their wit while also remaining blameless.

And even though Jesus gave this particular message to the disciples that were with Him face to face, His words still apply to His followers today.

We live in a good-yet-fractured world. A world where evil is allowed to exist—for a temporary allotment of time. But, despite the wickedness we see on the news and in our own neighborhoods…

We have been sent into the world—to be wise and righteous, to be smart and tender, to be truth and grace.

So be prepared for resistance—because we have a real enemy.

But remember who you are—because you’re a child of God.

And don’t forget to use your brain and your heart—because God gave you both.

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[phoenixflames12]

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