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Bible Answer: Hi, Should Christians pick up serpents? The answer is a decided NO (unless they are experienced zoologists). Jesus informed Satan that although He knew that He was safe whatever He did, it would not be right to put God to the test (Matt 4.7). So picking up a serpent 'by faith' on purpose is putting God to the test. It is therefore an act of disobedience. The promise given was not in order to encourage being spectacular (Jesus refused to do that), it referred to accidental contact with serpents. If someone picks up a serpent deliberately they are asking to be bitten, and faith will not save them. They may of course be lucky, but it will not be God Who will be protecting them. Best wishes |
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