Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Righteous and devout ...  The Greek word for "devout" means "circumspect or cautious,"[26] and thus Simeon was not a man to make rash or unconsidered judgments.  The word also means "God-fearing."[27]