Written by Gary on May 5, 2008 – 12:45 pm -
Read James 3:13-18
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom" (James 3:13).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
To my embarrassment, I have to say this: I've personally known SEVERAL pastors and Bible college instructorswho have been anything but humble and wise.
Now that simply ought not to be. There is absolutely no excuse for a Christian leader of any kind being
arrogant, condescending, or having any sort of "attitude."
Yet it happens. It happens to ALL of us at one time or another as we go through this life -- simply because we are human as well as "partakers of the divine nature" through our relationship with God in Christ.
Which is to say this: Let's all work on it today. May those folks who live in our world see this genuine, godly wisdom, characterized by good deeds done in humility.
Pretty good goal for the day, don't you think?
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Written by Gary on May 1, 2008 – 7:47 pm -
Read James 3:1-12
"Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be" (James 3:10).
What Does This Scripture Mean for Us?
"Watch your mouth!"
Have you ever received such a warning from a friend, a parent, etc.?
What a amazing truth: We can hurt others simply by the words that come out of our mouths.
Oh, sure, we've all heard the childhood chant, "Sticks and stones may break my bones, but
names will never hurt me."
The reality is, most of us can be deeply hurt at one time or another by the "names" we're
called, the unkind words, curse words, etc., that come our way. Or that we use ourselves.
May the Lord help us all today to be more careful about the things we say and how we
say them. Let us seek his help to bless others and never to curse them.
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