Matt. 10,11

Jesus dispatched His disciples to share the good news of His Kingdom after teaching them. He instructed them to be wise as serpents but harmless as doves. This should characterize our demeanor among unbelievers.

We are wise if we avoid the pitfalls of a life of self-service and sin. Our conversations should always be calculating to give testament to God’s grace and His power. Yet, our spirit should be vulnerable and without malice in every motive.

That’s the way Christ was. He didn’t defend Himself when accused. He didn’t carry a big bat and clobber people with His message. His Word were loving and gentle, but powerful enough to calm the storms on Galilee. What a man, what a Savior.