Heavenly Wisdom

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere” (James 3:17).

What is wisdom

Heavenly wisdom

There is worldly wisdom

With worldly mindset and worldly perspective

Worldly values

Which assert that it makes sense when we

Do whatever we want and enjoy

Look out for ourselves first

Eat, drink and be merry

For we only live once

Our truths are ours

Others’ truths are just fine for them

The “you do you, and I do me” mentality

Heavenly wisdom though

Is quite different

It is first of all 

Pure

Without guile

Innocent

Unpolluted

Without ulterior motive

Then 

Peace-loving

Seeking peace between all involved parties

Being agents of harmony

Considerate

Being thoughtful

Putting others’ needs and desires above our own

Being mindful not to cause hurt or harm to others

Submissive

Being obedient toward people over us

Being willing to yield to others

Cooperative with others 

Being a good teammate

Full of mercy

Not exacting deserved punishment

Being willing to forgive the wrongs done to us

Compassionate with others’ plight even when they hurt us

Good fruit 

Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Love

Joy

Peace

Patience

Kindness

Goodness

Faithfulness

Gentleness

Self-control

Impartial

No favoritism

Without bias or prejudice

Treating all parties equally and fairly

Not giving in to people who tug at our heartstrings

Sincere

Free from deceit

Free from pretense

Free from hypocrisy

Actively seek wisdom

Heavenly wisdom

To guide our decision-making

That reflects the heart of God

Bringing glory to God

Pleasing to Him

Delighting Jesus

Being hands and feet of Jesus

Through the decisions we make 

As we bring about the Kingdom of God

The reign of Christ

To this world we live in

That God’s will may be done

On earth

As it is 

In heaven

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