13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. – James 3:13-18
How does a Christian show wisdom and understanding?
Other Scripture on this topic:
- “Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise” (Ephesians 5:15).
- “But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously” (James 1:5).
- “Wisdom shouts in the street, She lifts up her voice in the square; at the head of the noisy streets she cries out.” (Proverbs 1:20).
- “Does not wisdom call…where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gates, at the opening to the city” (Proverbs 8:1-2).
- “Wisdom has built her house…She has prepared her food. She has sent out her maidens, she calls…’Whoever is naïve, let him turn in here!’” (Proverbs 9:1-4).
- “Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding.” (Proverbs 23:23).
It is evident that the world’s ways are very different from God’s ways. Our nation has been deeply influenced by the Word of God. This has sustained our national values. In recent years there has been a major shift from these morals. Why is this shift taking place?
Take time to reflect on these things and change what you can. Learn on God to have Him change the things you cannot change.