Good morning,
This week we continue our study of the book of James.
Chapter three explains the dangers of the tongue and earthly and heavenly wisdom.
The Jewish believers in James’s day were being persecuted. They had been driven out of Jerusalem and were scattered abroad. James encourages those scattered Jewish believers on how to conduct themselves during this time.
James 3
Heavenly wisdom v 17-18
“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.”
Heavenly wisdom comes from the Bible. It must be taught with the knowledge of the text. Historical background. Within the context of the passage.
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Peter 1:19-21)
Our challenge is to read, study, correctly interpret, and then share what we have studied with others. It does not have to be a Bible study or even a presentation, but what God has shown you. Share it with others.
CONCLUSION
Be careful what you say
Use your speech for good not evil
Be a wise person who exhibits Heavenly wisdom
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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