THE 6th OF AUGUST
HEAVENLY WISDOM
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.” – James 3:17
The wisdom that leads to envy, jealousy, confusion, and all forms of evil is earthly and even demonic. In contrast, the true wisdom we receive from God is fundamentally different. God’s wisdom inspires a desire for purity and not sin. It encourages us to recognize and diligently seek God’s peace. True godly wisdom respects authority and justly obeys it.
Human wisdom cannot lead anyone to be truly merciful. A secular mindset fosters pride, self-exaltation, and a lack of compassion for those in need. God’s wisdom, however, produces all the good fruits of the Spirit within us, evaluates things according to God’s values, and is always completely sincere and free from hypocrisy. The wisdom from above guides us to think and make decisions that please God and are ultimately beneficial for us.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You, Lord, for Your wisdom. Please help me always to seek it and never rely on human wisdom. I want to live to please You, Lord, and I can only do this with Your help. Please grant me a pure and peaceful heart, help me to be gentle and obedient to Your Word, and fill me with mercy and compassion. May I produce only the good fruit of righteousness by living sincerely for You, without hypocrisy or favoritism. In Jesus’ Name, I pray. Amen.