The park ranger is warning some hikers about bears:
“Brown bears are usually harmless and avoid contact with humans. So, we suggest you attach small bells to your backpacks and give the bears time to get out of your way. However, grizzly bears are extremely dangerous. If you see grizzly bear droppings, leave the area immediately.”
“How do you know if they are grizzly bear droppings?” asked a hiker.
“Easy,” replied the ranger, “they are full of small bells.”
We, as Christians also live in a dangerous place and need to be careful of our surroundings.
Proverbs 27:12
The prudent sees danger and hides himself, but the simple go on and suffer for it.
Proverbs 14:16
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
Hebrews 11:7
By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith.
Ephesians 5:15
See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise,
To be circumspect is to be wary; the word comes from a Latin word literally meaning “look around.” “Walk circumspectly” is Paul’s way of urging Christians to look very carefully at how they live and behave.
Give it some thought. Some people “barely” make it.
Gary