Be a Snake

TEXT: Matthew 10:16 

Introduction

1.    Albert Barnes – Be wise as serpents ... You need caution and wisdom in the midst of a world that will seek your lives.
He directs them, also, to be harmless, not to provoke danger, not to do injury, and thus make their fellow-men justly
enraged against them.

2.    Strong – implying a cautious character;

Be Wise as a snake

1.    Jesus taught us about being wise

a.    Matthew 7:24 – house on rock

b.    Matthew 25 – 5 wise virgins – prepared, ready

 

2.    NOT conceited wisdom – smart aleck, boasting

a.    Romans 11:25

b.    Romans 12:16

c.    1 Corinthians 10:12

 

3.    Seen in our conduct

a.    James 3:13 –

b.    KJV – conversation

 

4.    About our salvation

a.    2 Timothy 3:15