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Scripture Lesson: James 3:13-18 Gentleness
Time to reflect: A recurring word in this passage is “gentle” and it is contrasted to a variety of ungentle vices. Probably none of us are so gentle as is called for in this passage, but it speaks of “wisdom that comes from above.” This is calling us to use God's wisdom to strive to be gentle.
Moving through the Day: Which of the vices are you inclined to? Pray for wisdom in how to keep those vices minimized.
Scripture:
Two Kinds of Wisdom
13Who 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. 15Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
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