The verse for today is one from James. James speaks much about wisdom and in chapter 3 he compares the wisdom of the world to Godly wisdom. The verse for today is James 3:17, Here it is from the NASB.
17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.
Notice that he has the qualities in order. Wisdom from above, James says, is pure, that it is holy, God is the source and it is therefore acceptable to Him. Then it is peaceable which says that it promotes harmony among mankind. Jesus in the beatitudes said Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God. Do you think it is easy or hard to be a peacemaker? Third, it is gentle or kind and considerate. I think that Godly wisdom is never harsh or ugly but always seeks the best in everyone. Fourth it is open to reason, always ready to listen. Then it abounds in compassionate love and good works. The last two qualities are stated negatively, Wisdom from above is unwavering, consistent or without uncertainty. Lastly it is without hypocrisy, It doesn't pretend to be something it isn't.
Wisdom from above is the real wisdom and if we lack wisdom, that is what we should seek.
Have a great week,
A Call to the Deep
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