James 3:17,18 17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
True Wisdom is God's gift, not gained by conversing with men, not a College certificate or an University degree BUT it comes from above.
- It's Pure - without impurities of sin.
- It is Peaceable - Peace follows purity and depends on it. Those who are truly wise do what they can to PRESERVE peace - that it may not be broken. Peace in the country, the church, in our homes in society at large. HEAVENLY WISDOM MAKES MEN PEACEABLE!
- It is Gentle - Do not stand upon extreme positions! Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
- Easy to be Entreated to what is good! In Swahili it translates ready to listen to peoples concerns! Sometimes we are so preoccupied in our own agenda and overlook the entreaties of our brethren around us!
- Full Of Mercy and good fruit - Ephesians 2:10 For we are His workmanship created for goodworks! Titus 3:8b that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. Remember that you and I have received God's mercy freely we are to be merciful to others as well! Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- Without Partiality
- Without Hypocrisy - Romans 12:9,10
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