Being Naive

The simple man believes every word, but the prudent man watches his steps.

The prudent see danger and take cover, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.

For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.

Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.

I saw among the simple, I noticed among the youths, a young man lacking judgment,

For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

When a mocker is punished, the simple gain wisdom; and when a wise man is instructed, he acquires knowledge.