James 3
James 3: 13-17
Who is wise among you,by his good conduct let him show his works. in the meekness of wisdom.14 but if you have bitter or jealousy self ambitions in your heart do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 this is not the wisdom that comes down form above, but is earthly nonspiritual, demonic. 16 for where jealousy and selfish ambitions exist there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 but wisdom from about is first pure then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
These verses could be called the tale of two cities, the realm of wisdom contrasted with that of self ambition. the one from above brings peace to all, while the earthly one leads to disorder. we are a nation that is eager to please yourself trying to make the world what we want it to be and not allowing the lord to work with in us for a righteous cause. Wisdom form James is not merely intellectual but also behavioral Meekness also translates into gentleness in Galatians 5:23. was considered weakness by the greeks. but Jesus elevated it to a primary christian virtue. Meekness comes not from cowardice or passivity but from trusting in God there for being set free from anxious self-promotion. when we get away from self pleasures and self worth focusing on what god has called us for we will live a righteous life of fulfillment. Bitter Jealousy and selfish ambitions are the antithesis meaning (direct opposite) of true wisdom as characterized by meekness. they are also far different form the righteous character of a jealous God. James who yurns for his own honor and the loyal devotion of his people while the envious yearn for what does not belong to them. selfish ambition is a decisive willingness to split the group in order to achieve personal power and prestige. The answer to the disorder is to seek wisdom from above which produce character qualities beginning with purity and concluding with peace where godly quality are the fruit of the spirit.
when ambitions thoughts arise i will talk with my brother Chris
Who is wise among you,by his good conduct let him show his works. in the meekness of wisdom.14 but if you have bitter or jealousy self ambitions in your heart do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 this is not the wisdom that comes down form above, but is earthly nonspiritual, demonic. 16 for where jealousy and selfish ambitions exist there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 but wisdom from about is first pure then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.
These verses could be called the tale of two cities, the realm of wisdom contrasted with that of self ambition. the one from above brings peace to all, while the earthly one leads to disorder. we are a nation that is eager to please yourself trying to make the world what we want it to be and not allowing the lord to work with in us for a righteous cause. Wisdom form James is not merely intellectual but also behavioral Meekness also translates into gentleness in Galatians 5:23. was considered weakness by the greeks. but Jesus elevated it to a primary christian virtue. Meekness comes not from cowardice or passivity but from trusting in God there for being set free from anxious self-promotion. when we get away from self pleasures and self worth focusing on what god has called us for we will live a righteous life of fulfillment. Bitter Jealousy and selfish ambitions are the antithesis meaning (direct opposite) of true wisdom as characterized by meekness. they are also far different form the righteous character of a jealous God. James who yurns for his own honor and the loyal devotion of his people while the envious yearn for what does not belong to them. selfish ambition is a decisive willingness to split the group in order to achieve personal power and prestige. The answer to the disorder is to seek wisdom from above which produce character qualities beginning with purity and concluding with peace where godly quality are the fruit of the spirit.
when ambitions thoughts arise i will talk with my brother Chris
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