Be Harmless as Doves
by Hazel Holland
Title
Be Harmless as Doves
Artist
Hazel Holland
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
While I was painting this watercolor using colored wet tissue paper and water soluble wax crayons for this watercolor, I was reminded of the Scripture where Jesus tells us to "be as wise as serpents and harmless as doves." So how can we be "as harmless as doves" in the way we relate to one another?
You probably have a picture in your head, just as I do, of how Jesus related to those who knew they were sinners. He never talked down to them. He never spoke critically to them about their behavior or shamed them in front of their friends. He never judged them even when He spoke truth. He always had a gentle spirit towards them because He knew their hearts.
But I think quite a different picture comes to mind when we remember how Jesus was often cornered by the self-righteous Pharisees. They couldn't stand the way He loved sinners. It made them want to set traps for Jesus. They wanted to harm His reputation because they were jealous of the way the crowds followed Jesus instead of them.
Scripture reveals how Jesus was "wise as a serpent" when He dealt with the treachery of these religious leaders, but "harmless as a dove" when He talked to sinners. He knew the hearts of the self-righteous were closed to His love, but not the sinners who followed Him...
So let our words be kind and gentle and filled with the love of God. And let our spirits be as harmless as doves.♥
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March 21st, 2013
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Gigi Thomas
Kuddos!Your awesome creation has been FEATURED on the ABSTRACT FEATURES DAILY GROUP Home Page! Congrats! Self Posting Available on the Discussion page and daily promotion on 100 clicks thread.
Hazel Holland replied:
Gigi, thank you so much for the featuring "Be harmless as Doves" in the "ABSTRACT FEATURES DAILY GROUP Home Page! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Bob, thank you so much for the featuring "Be harmless as Doves" in the "Non Photography" group! Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Mahesh, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Art and Meditation". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Jean OKeeffe Macro Abundance Art
Congratulations for your homepage feature with Christian Art & Photography, 4-18-2022!
Hazel Holland replied:
Jean, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Christian Art and Photography". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 4/17/22 l/f
Hazel Holland replied:
Lyric, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Out of the Ordinary". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Randy Rosenberger
This piece of fine artwork has earned the honor of being chosen to show off to other artists and prospective buyers here in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group. It is an honor to share this piece of well composed and beautiful art on our Featured section of our homepage. Thanks much for sharing! Liked and Faved Randy B. Rosenberger (administrator of the WFS group)
Hazel Holland replied:
Randy, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery". Your Support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Geordie Gardiner, thanks so much for featuring "Be Harmless as Doves" in the group "Christian Theme Artwork". Your support is truly appreciated!
Hazel Holland
Thanks so much, Rosemary, for your generous words! That means a lot! coming from someone as gifted as you are, friend!!!
Rosemary Colyer
Such beautiful work Hazel! You are a gifted artist, with a wonderful message,bless you. L/F
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