“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves; so, be shrewd as serpents and innocent as doves. But be aware of men, for they will hand you over to the courts and scourge you in their synagogues; and you will even be brought before governors and kings for My sake, as a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.”
Matthew 10:16-18
Jesus warned the Apostles against thinking everyone was on their side. Everywhere they went they made friends as they preached the Gospel, but they also faced opposition and threats. And, often they were locked up because of their faith.
Today, we may not be put in prison because of our faith, but we face people who harass and torment us because of our faith.
Jesus cautions us to keep our eyes open for signs that some people may not be as they seem, and like wolves wait for an opportunity to wreak havoc on our lives and testimony.
So, as Jesus said, we should wise up.
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