Saturday, January 28, 2006
 
shrewd and innocent
I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves. Matthew 10:16

Wow, what a killer combination. I'm not sure my eyes have actually seen that combination before.

I've seen those who were financially shrewd, I've seen them bully others to build their fortunes. I've seen those who were socially shrewd, I've seen them bully others to build their social status. But to see a man be shrewd and yet not take advantage of another for his own gain...Wow.

I've seen a man be foolish and squander his talents in the name of innocence. I've seen a man shrink back in cowardice in the name of innocence. Ive seen a man be bland and take the high road, be cliche' or have no opinion at all in the name of innocence. But to see a man who was innocent and yet wise, innocent and yet bold, innocent and yet opinionated...

I would really like to see that in my life.

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