(Go to my blog page and find updates and 'follow me') in-stepwithspirit.blogspot.com
Read James 3:13-18
Title in NIV: Earthly wisdom verses heavenly wisdom.
Heavenly Wisdom Earthly Wisdom
pure harbor bitter envy
peace-loving selfish ambition
considerate unspiritual
submissive of the devil
full of fruit disorder
impartial evil practices
sincere
humble
good deeds
Heavenly wisdom is the understanding of spiritual things. Earthly wisdom is the understanding of carnal, evil things. Our task and goal is to persevere in the knowledge of spiritual things more and more as we mature and leave the earthly wisdom.
Read James 4:1-12
Title in NIV: Friendship with the world is hatred toward God.
My title for this thought could be: Judgment Vs. Concern. Lately, for me, I have been struggling with these two words. As I mature in the characteristics of heavenly wisdom (list above), I see myself and the world increasingly filthier and more opposed to God every day. I see many earthly things that are opposed to God and selfishness running rampant. Friendship with the world seems normal because....we live in the world. But, we are called to put more 'stock' in the spiritual aspect of life. Deeds are the only way to test which life we are more 'wrapped-up' in.
Romans discusses what a depraved people we are and that we are only saved by the blood of Jesus Christ. We should be a slave to righteousness and do those deeds contrary to God no more. Here is my dilemma: I see so many deeds and I do so many deeds that are contrary to my Spirit. My spirit groans when I put things before God and I don't take care of what God has blessed me with. I have to be very careful when I look at the deeds of others and judge their heart. I am concerned about the selfish deeds I do and see everyday. They weigh me down.
My challenge: judgment leads to death but concern leads to a changed life. I can do nothing about others selfish deed's except pray for them. I can change my selfish deeds. I can only allow Jesus access to my heart and change myself.
I need many changes.
Evaluate yourself to see if you are more heavenly minded or earthly minded.
You have a unique story that can heal and change lives. You have been steeped in it since before birth. I want to give you the tools using Biblical principles to understand, accept and share your story.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
So glad you found me! Steeped In Purpose has moved to a better location to serve you! www.steepedinpurpose.net You can still find great...
-
Hello again, Friend! Read Titus 2:1-10 Title in NIV: Proper conduct defined for various groups on the church. First, you need...
-
In the Market for a New Bible? Most people prefer one translation of the Bible over others for a variety of reasons—not the topic of... -
From My Perspective: A Christian author I follow, Lysa TerKeurst, posted a question on FB: What do you struggle with most? I quickly typed ...
1 comment:
Yes, you grandchildren and we children were truly bless with God letting us have such a Papa. He got up early and studied the Bible and was glad to know you do the same. I think the sign you and I saw the other day was one he would approve of: "words matter; choose them wisely". He thought deeds through carefully. How very blessed we have been. Examples matter; he was one to follow.
Post a Comment