Good Morning,
"Who is there among you who is wise and intelligent? Then let him by his noble living show forth his [good] works with the [unobtrusive] humility [which is the proper attribute] of true wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry, selfish ambition) in your hearts, do not pride yourselves on it and thus be in defiance of and false to the Truth. This [superficial] wisdom is not such as comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual (animal), even devilish (demoniacal). For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (rivalry and selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil and vile practices. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). [It is willing to] yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and unfeigned (free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity)." (James 3:13-17) True humility has an attitude, it is unobtrusive humility. Unobtrusive means not to impose, not being forceful, forward, or aggressive. Humble denotes being modest, not proud or arrogant. Attitude is our manner or disposition regarding a person or thing. So simply put, our manner regarding the wisdom that we have from God, must be gentle, not forceful towards sharing what we have from God with others. We can't have an attitude of pride of knowing what you have, your part of the many-sided wisdom of God. If anything that you have received from God has an attitude of jealousy, rivalry or selfish ambition, it is not true wisdom. That wisdom is earthly, sensual, and demonic. Human nature carries the desire to receive praise, admiration, and commendation. We all want to be approved and accepted for being unique or great. Quite often we forget that God has already given each of us His approval and acceptance. That is the highest praise. We must learn God's way of wisdom, otherwise you will never truly come to the place that you are content with the 'you' that God has made you to be. Where we value every part of the many-sided wisdom of God. "And those [parts] of the body which we consider rather ignoble are [the very parts] which we invest with additional honor, and our unseemly parts and those unsuitable for exposure are treated with seemliness (modesty and decorum), Which our more presentable parts do not require. But God has so adjusted (mingled, harmonized, and subtly proportioned the parts of) the whole body, giving the greater honor and richer endowment to the inferior parts which lack [apparent importance], So that there should be no division or discord or lack of adaptation [of the parts of the body to each other], but the members all alike should have a mutual interest in and care for one another". (1 Corin. 12:23-25) Everyone in the Body is important, everything you do in the Kingdom is a needed and high ranking call. Everything, and, everyone, is valued highly by God. Yet, we must adapt our attitudes when it comes to sharing the wisdom that we have. God's wisdom is first, pure [free from all that would contaminate, like jealousy, rivalry, and selfish ambition]. Next, God's wisdom is peaceable [brings peace, harmony, safety, and prosperity; doesn't wreak havoc]. It is gentle [kind, fair, and equitable]. Easy to be entreated, simply means no one has to beg for the wisdom that you have, they only need to ask. Wisdom is offered with mercy and compassion and it is always bearing good fruit. To receive it you can be any part of the Body that ask for the wisdom from another part of the Body of Christ, and you don't have to jump through hoops to get it. Just like the Father Who said, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him."
So whatever wisdom or insight that you may have, remember; 'freely you have received. Freely give!" Now go and grow the Body of Christ with His wisdom that He has given you.
So whatever wisdom or insight that you may have, remember; 'freely you have received. Freely give!" Now go and grow the Body of Christ with His wisdom that He has given you.
Love,
Pastor D.
Daughters of Z 