On to "Wisdom", Part 1

James 3:13-14

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth.

First off I want us to remember that James is still talking to THE CHURCH, not necessarily individuals (Although just about everything in scripture can be applied to our individual lives specifically!!!)which is why he says "Who AMONG you is wise and understanding?"

And what is it that sets you apart in the body as having wisdom? 2 things; showing it by your deeds, and having the ability to discern what the mission is by being gentle by not causing rifts or roadblocks in the GREAT commission. How do we know?

Because James points out the OPPOSITE attributes of those people who are wise. They are jealous, and selfish, and arrogant people who are very prideful and are looking out for #1....THEMSELVES!!!

And James (being the straight forward, in your face man that he is) says that when you have those attributes in the church, you "lie against the truth"....OUCH!!

I GUESS THAT'S NOT VERY WISE!!!!

Tomorrow....we'll see where this kind of WISDOM comes from.

Til' tomorrow....PEACE OUT!!

P Biddy