Earlier in James he told us if we need wisdom to ask God (1:5). Now in Chapter 3 vs 13 he says if we have done that and received wisdom from God we need to prove it by living an honorable, humble life. What he’s saying is that godly wisdom is different from human wisdom. If we are tuned in to the Holy Spirit we won’t be proud and boastful. We won’t be selfish or jealous. We’ll use the knowledge and information God gives us to help others and to point people to Christ.
In vs 17 James points out some of the attributes of godly wisdom. First of all it’s pure—it doesn’t have any evil motives. Secondly, godly wisdom is gentle and peace loving. We should use the wisdom God gives us to bring people together and to solve problems, not to create division.
As he said earlier, godly wisdom doesn’t show favoritism and it is merciful.
So what does that look like in everyday life? Godly wisdom is more than just being smart. It’s more than just having the answers to problems. Godly wisdom is the ability to analyze situations and give helpful and blessed solutions. Solutions that benefit everyone and not just ourselves. James says if we can do that and be peacemakers we will reap many benefits from the Lord.
Here we have Olivia Harris who went 52.43 in the 400! That’s the fastest all time in Gwinnett County! Well and let’s just say it’s number 2 in the nation! Let’s go! @Coach_Davis22#RunWithTheWolves🐺