Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom. — James 3:13

Who is truly wise can be seen by how loving and humble they are. People are often proud, but the Lord thinks they are worse than stupid; he thinks they are woefully ignorant. Wisdom is not about showing off how much you know, but about how you live your life. Which do you most resemble in your walk with Jesus: a wise person who lives in a humble, loving way, or a smart aleck who feels superior and is arrogant?

 

Thought

Who is truly wise can be seen by how loving and humble they are. People are often proud, but the Lord thinks they are worse than stupid; he thinks they are woefully ignorant. Wisdom is not about showing off how much you know, but about how you live your life. Which do you most resemble in your walk with Jesus: a wise person who lives in a humble, loving way, or a smart aleck who feels superior and is arrogant?

 

Prayer

I am aware that you have been a loving and wise father to me, dear Shepherd. Please assist me in giving the person who today needs care the most of the kindness you have shown me. Please keep me from being cocky and thinking I’m better than everyone else, and gently humble me in the ways that will make me a more effective tool in your hands. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.