James 3:13-18
Wisdom is the key word of this section of James. Other key words are: humility, eny, selfish ambition and peace. James connects true (or heavenly) wisdom with humility and peace while false (or earthly) wisdom is conntected to eny, selfish ambition and disorder. If we are to understand peace as "shalom" (when everything is as God intended) then we see that true wisdom works to make things right in the world while earthly wisdom seeks only its own gain.
This is vital to my position: am I here for my own gain? Then I can only expect disorder and conflict. Am I here for the kingdom of God? Then my ministry will bring peace, mercy and purity (James says it is pure first, then peaceful, considerate, submissive, merciful, impartial and sincere). I think that sincere best sums up what I want my ministry and life to be: I sincerely care - not so I can look good, not so I can get ahead - about people, about their present circumstances and their eternal destiny.
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Blevos is the name we came up with for web-logging-devotions. It all started with a discussion about the role of community and the role of "private" devotions. It was decided this was a great mix.
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