Command 22: Be Wise as Serpents
Bible verses for meditation
In addition to meditation on Matthew 10:16, meditating on the verses below will provide you with further insight and understanding of Christ’s command: Be Wise as Serpents.
Proverbs 15:1
“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”
Romans 16:19–20
“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.”
Isaiah 11:2–3
“And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; and shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the LORD: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears.”
Matthew 10:19
“But when they deliver you up, take no thought how or what ye shall speak: for it shall be given you in that same hour what ye shall speak.”
Proverbs 16:23
“The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.”
I Peter 3:15
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear.”