It is written, “Be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.” (Mat. 10:16) Being like serpents means not ignoring attacks and wiles of the devil. Like is quickly known to like. The simplicity of the dove denotes purity of action. (Sayings of the Desert Fathers, Amma Syncletica:18)
Serpents and Doves
Monday, December 5, 2011 by