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 […]
Pride is 180 degrees from humility. How does God “see” pride and arrogance? (NIV) Proverbs 8:13 “To fear the Lord is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.” Where does pride lead you? (NIV) Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” […]
(NIV) James 3:13 “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.” The best example of humility, other than Christ Jesus, is seen in the personality of Moses, after the burning bush experience in the desert. (See Exodus […]
Do you think of yourself as a wise person? Are you a person of understanding? Those are questions with which James dealt: (NASB) James 3:13 “Who among you is wise and understanding?…” What is your life really like? Are you a fake or a hypocrite, trying to look like you are wise? Be […]
We are instructed to listen to Wisdom from God who is speaking in these verses: (NASB) Proverbs 8:32-36 “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. 33 ‘Heed instruction and be wise, And do not neglect it. 34‘Blessed is the man who listens to me, Watching […]
Followers of Christ are under attack in many places throughout the world. From time to time this devotional will use specific prayer requests which “The Voice of the Martyrs” has been given from persecuted Christians in various countries. Please pray for these men and women and their families in times of suffering for […]