Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
having your behavior seemly among the Gentiles; that, wherein they speak against you as evil-doers, they may by your good works, which they behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
Verse Concepts
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
So teach us to number our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.
But this I say, brethren, the time is shortened, that henceforth both those that have wives may be as though they had none;
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
I said, I will take heed to my ways, That I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, While the wicked is before me.
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Look therefore carefully how ye walk, not as unwise, but as wise;
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
redeeming the time, because the days are evil.