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Dear Grace,
 
Jas 3:17-18 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. And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.
 
Years ago I had an opportunity to work with a program for young men called Life Focus.  It was a program set up to help young men, from the ages of 14-18, develop spiritual disciplines in their lives.  They had to memorize the book of James.  I was so impressed when 30-40 young men would stand and with one voice and repeat these verses.  James helps us get a picture of true wisdom Wisdom that is from Above. 
 
This wisdom is infused into the heart of every believer but is developed through experience and spiritual maturity. 
  • Is first pure-  Chaste, holy, and clean.
  • Peaceable-  Living in peace with others 
  • Gentle- Meek, modest, of an equal mind, taking every thing in good part, and putting the best construction upon all the actions of others. 
  • Easy to be entreated- Not stubborn nor obstinate; of a yielding disposition in all indifferent things; willing to serve.
  • Full of mercy- Ready to pass by a transgression, and to grant forgiveness to those who offend, and performing every possible act of kindness. 
  • Good fruits- Each temper and disposition producing fruits suited to and descriptive of its nature.
  • Without partiality- Without making a difference-rendering to every man his due; and being never swayed by self-interest, worldly honour, or the fear of man.
  • Without hypocrisy-without pretending to be what it is not; never working under a mask, seeking nothing but God's glory, and using no other means to attain it in order to keep the conscience clean and clear.
 
If any man lack wisdom let him ask of God,
 
Pastor