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11/19/2010 - James 3:17-18 wisdom for "Home For The Holidays"

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SCRIPTURE: James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. 18 And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

OBSERVATION: This is a great scripture for those tense holiday family gatherings. How do you show others that you are right (especially in matters of faith)? By showing that the wisdom you bring is always looking for peace not conflict. That (and here is a hard one) you are always, always willing to yield to others instead of making sure your opinion is the one that counts.
James promises us that two things will result--you will bring peace and everyone--you included--will become more rightous.
We ought to try it this Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. We should make a commitment now to pusue peace, no matter how pugnatious any of our relatives are. it could make a world of difference.

APPLICATION: I sometimes want to be considered the "Smartest Guy in the Room". Instead I should want to be the most kind, gentle and caring--then people will really care about what I have to say.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to be the kind of person that others want to hear from because I am consistently gentle, peaceful and willing to yield. I need your help!

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