Comments on: Interlude: Thoughts & Scripture For Today

By: Janice Garrison

Janice Garrison — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:57:00 +0000

I believe this passage isn’t only about intellect, but about how we behave as well. To live a life of holiness we must be loving, humble, gentle and self-controlled. I lacked most of these for many years, concluding I didn’t have any wisdom.

It seems the emphasis is in wisdom from above. There is no comparison between Spiritual wisdom and worldly wisdom.

I would have to say one’s actions in unpleasant circumstances will reveal the real person as well as reveal if their wisdom is from above or from the world.

By: Meowmix

Meowmix — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:51:42 +0000

I have prayed for wisdom from above and at the same time speculated about what it really is. In reading James very recently, I came across this passage and thought – light bulb – THERE’S the definition! My thoughts have returned to it over and over.What wondrous graces are available to us from above. Like Greg, I haven’t always had these qualities but continue to pray and work toward them. And, like Susan, I am so thankful that His wisdom is achievble for me. When I would think of “wisdom,” I’d think about being smart, knowledgeable, and street-savvy, none of which is easy for me! But God’s way is really full of simplicity. This passage is not about any of those things. It’s about kindness, purity, fairness, and mercy. Thank God.

As for the other, I would add “animals” to the list. I don’t know a whole lot about men, as evidenced in my total mess-ups with them , but I know enough that if a guy (or a gal in reverse) is good with those things, they’re a pretty good person.

I’ll be praying about your surgery. Hang in there.

By: Susan Durette

Susan Durette — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:56:58 +0000

This is the kind of wisdom I am striving for in my life now. As a new Christian, I was around too many condemning types and this had a very negative affect on me. This verse from James is so encouraging to me and I know it is achievable for me. It’s the only way as this is what makes us the most happy with ourselves knowing we are being an example of His love. I liked the comment above regarding the true man behind closed doors, etc. I would change it to a men’s business meeting. I hope your surgery goes well Dee.

By: Greg England

Greg England — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 23:59:37 +0000

My experience has been that there are a LOT of people in a LOT of churches who lack wisdom. And by James’ definition, I have been one of those people at times in my life. I am trying to be more wise in my final chapters of life, however many chapters there may be.

By: jel

jel — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 22:22:52 +0000

sorry, not much good that this dicussion stuff!

I do hope that the surgery on your arm goes well!

huggs

By: cwinwc

cwinwc — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:39:38 +0000

From my experience – you can get the know the true man when you get behind close doors in an Elders’ Meeting. We met with 2 guys this past Wednesday. The first gentleman was abrupt, abrasive, and highly critical of a church where he is somewhat of a new member.

The second guy was encouraging although not totally agreeing with everything we were doing. Yet, his message was appreciated and much more so then guy #1.