"For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." -James 3:16-18 (NASB)
People have disagreements. Unfortunately, the environment we live in sometimes seems like it is primed for turning even simple disagreements into attacks. Instead of discussing ideas and finding common ground, differences are escalated to the point of personal and even physical attacks. While this may be a sad state of affairs, we can choose a different outcome!
The disagreements and attacks we witness are often driven by selfish ambition, the need to be right or to be "the best." When we are centered on ourselves, we rely on earthly wisdom. We should instead focus on God's wisdom, truth, and guidance. Through God's love and wisdom, we can learn how to reap peace. In order to have peace, we must plant the seeds of peace and nurture them into righteousness. Engaging in argument and attacks will not lead us to peace, but through God's grace, mercy, love, and wisdom we can find the tools we need to harvest the fruit of peaceful righteousness!
If you want peace, then you have to sow the seeds of peace!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the peace that You have provided. Allow me to plant and nurture seeds of peace and avoid the disorder and evil of jealousy and selfishness. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
The disagreements and attacks we witness are often driven by selfish ambition, the need to be right or to be "the best." When we are centered on ourselves, we rely on earthly wisdom. We should instead focus on God's wisdom, truth, and guidance. Through God's love and wisdom, we can learn how to reap peace. In order to have peace, we must plant the seeds of peace and nurture them into righteousness. Engaging in argument and attacks will not lead us to peace, but through God's grace, mercy, love, and wisdom we can find the tools we need to harvest the fruit of peaceful righteousness!
If you want peace, then you have to sow the seeds of peace!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for the peace that You have provided. Allow me to plant and nurture seeds of peace and avoid the disorder and evil of jealousy and selfishness. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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