(NIV) James 3:17 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive…” Last week we considered God’s Wisdom: pure; peace-loving; and considerate. Wisdom which comes from God includes being submissive to Him. My first action of submission is found in: (NASB) Romans 12:1 “THEREFORE I urge […]
May the following Scripture bless you as you pray: (NIV) James 1:2-6 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perserverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5If any […]
God’s words, many times, provides definitions. This verse in James 3, when I break it into bite-sized pieces, is like a finger pointing at me: (NIV) James 3:17 “But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate…” What are some personal questions which could be asked concerning Godly […]
(NASB) James 3:17 “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving…” What are your goals in life? Are you seeking your goals through contention, strife, insisting on doing things your way? As you set your face toward your goals, perhaps you will ask God to give you His wisdom and if […]
When you ask the Lord for wisdom – know that He will give it to you. (NASB) James 1:5-7 “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But he must ask in faith without any […]
Hurricane and typhoon season is a very real threat to parts of the world. The winds cover a vast number of miles (kilometers) and those winds spawn tornados, flooding and severe damage, even to the taking of many lives. The devastation of the effects of that destructive wind will be felt for years…so it […]
Earthly wisdom is bitterness, envy and/or selfish ambition. God’s word defines earthly wisdom as being “unspiritual”, “of the devil”. Not a pretty picture. Yet how often do we exercise that type of wisdom as we walk through our day? Whenever you or I are envious of another, for whatever reason…bitterness sends its tentacles […]
As you pray, consider these words and how your actions need to be in accord with them: Psalm 34:11-18 “Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 12Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, 13keep your tongue from evil and your lips […]
(NIV) James 3:14 “But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.” How honest are you with yourself? How honest am I with myself? How do you and I deny the truth of how we choose to think bitter thoughts, nourish envious […]
(NIV) James 3:13-14 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.” Wisdom which comes from God […]