I've
never noticed this section at the end of the 3rd
chapter of James.
It
offers an interesting perspective on what true wisdom is.
The
thing that makes it interesting is to juxtapose it with the people
who capture our attention these days.
James
3
13 If
you are wise and understand God's ways,
live
a life of steady
goodness
so that only good deeds will pour forth.
And
if you don't brag about the good that you do,
then
you will be truly wise!
14 But
if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your
heart,
don't
cover up the truth with boasting and lying.
15 For
jealousy and selfishness are not God's kind of wisdom.
Such
things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic.
16 For
wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition,
there
you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
17 But
the wisdom from above is first of all pure.
It
is also peace loving,
gentle
at all times,
and
willing to yield to others.
It
is full of mercy and good deeds.
It
shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
18 And
those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a
harvest of righteousness.
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