06/25/23 | We have RULES for everything. There are rules of the road, rules for the games we play, rule of law. Spiritually speaking, a RULE OF LIFE consists of core values, core beliefs, and core practices. It’s a CODE OF CONDUCT—rituals and routines, decisions and disciplines—by which we live our lives.
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” (James 3:13 NIV)
In Week 4, Pastor Jeff reads from James chapter 3 and shows that there is a Wisdom that comes from the World, and that there is a Wisdom that comes from God. James chapter 3 describes godly wisdom:
1) Godly wisdom begins with a pure life
2) Godly wisdom is characterized by the desire to get along with others
3) Godly wisdom is living with tender consideration for others
4) Godly wisdom is always submissive
5) Godly wisdom is a life controlled by mercy
6) Godly wisdom is characterized by being impartial and sincere
The wonderful news of the scriptures show that if we ask God for this wisdom from above, He will generously give it to us (2 Chronicles 1:7-12; Proverbs 1:7; James 1:5)!
