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LIVING WISDOM

If you are wise and understand God's ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don't brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! – James 3:13 (NLT)

            The way that we live our daily lives broadcasts to the world around us the level of godly understanding that we either do or do not have. True wisdom is seen and not silent, demonstrated and not just contemplated. It is shown in the good works done in Christ’s name and the exemplary attitudes that lead us in ministry to others. When we are truly wise, we live like God lives. We see that type of living in the life of Jesus Christ. He is the perfect example of wisdom for this, and every age.

            At the core of true wisdom is a humility that does not seek credit for the good that has been done. There is no accomplishment that we can point to and then bask in the glory. All that we think, do, say, or achieve is driven by our desire to please God. It is in our acknowledgement of His wisdom that we become truly wise ourselves. The reality of our situation is that we could not do anything unless God granted us the ability to do it. The truly wise person models God in every way.

PRAYER THOUGHT: Father, I have no wisdom I can call my own. You are all wise, and do everything right. Show me how to live out Your wisdom in my life today.