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In verses 13-18 James leaves us with words of truth about wisdom:
- Wisdom cannot exist without humility, honor, peace, love, purity, and self control.
- Wisdom is humble: “Eupeithes can mean easy to persuade, not in the sense of being pliable and weak, but in the sense of not being stubborn and of being willing to listen to reason and to appeal… true wisdom is not rigid but is willing to listen and skilled in knowing when wisely to yield.” (Barclay)
- We can know many things and still be unwise.
My dad had a funny saying about wisdom: “A wise man once said, nothing”. James alludes to this as well when he writes "willing to yield to others". The wisest men in a room believe they can learn from everyone in the room.
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The Epistle of James has so much to offer us as followers of Jesus today. It was originally written to Jewish Christians spread all over the ancient world. The message is straight to the point, practical, and challenging. Wherever we find ourselves following Jesus, this letter can help us realize how our spiritual and practical life should be one in the same.
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