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NASB | Matthew 10:16 ¶ "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 10:16 ¶ "Listen carefully: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; so be wise as serpents, and innocent as doves [have no self-serving agenda]. [Gen 3:1] |
Subject: Is it ever o.k. to say no to a brother |
Bible Note: Very high praise indeed, kalos! I am also benefiting from your posts! However, I know you would agree, if there is any wisdom in anything I say it is entirely of the Lord. Left to my own devices I have only walked through fire (of my own kindling) spouting deception the while! By His grace, I have grown to love the Word of God, even though it often wounds me and even though I too often neglect it! I try to focus firmly on the scripture in these discussions because, as God's own, there are so many things that unite us (pastor reminded us today in Eph 2:11-22), so I don't want to cause argument. Yet I really want to be able to stand solidly for the truth (Titus 2:1,7). So, the long and the short of it is this: If I do or say something right, praise God because its all Him! If I don't, its me -- so in that case pray for me, because the Lord's correciton always comes! :-) Thank you for the encouragement, kalos! |