Wisdom from Above
The wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. - James 3:17
-THIS SUNDAY'S TEXT-
Wisdom from Above
James 1:5-8 reads – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
What is this wisdom in which one may be lacking and can ask of God?
Read James 3:13-18
Notice that there are two wisdoms:
- One that is not from above
- One that is from above
How does the Word of God describe each of these wisdoms?
James asks a similar question that Paul would ask in 1 Corinthians 1. Read 1 Corinthians 1:20-2:16.
What (who) does the Word of God say is the wisdom of God or wisdom from God? (I Cor. 1:24, 30)
How is the wisdom of the world different from the wisdom of God?
-Consider and Meditate-
Read Proverbs 9:9-10 what it means to fear the Lord.
-PRAYER & THANKSGIVING-
Spend some time praying and reading the Word of God, seeking to grow in the wisdom of God.
Ask God to make you wise according to His Word. Thank God for His generosity in giving His wisdom to His people. Ask God to help you walk in the meekness of wisdom. Pray for the unreached people group Pajonal Asheninka in Peru. Ask God to give you a heart of compassion for the lost and courage to share the gospel with the lost. Prayer for River's Edge (The River's Youth Ministry). We are preparing for our Fall Wilderness Walk. Pray that God will allow us to see His faithful work in the hearts of the friends of our youth. Our youth are praying for their friends to come to Christ. Our youth are being encouraged to share the gospel with their friends. Our youth are inviting their friends to the Wilderness Walk. And we are praying and asking God to move hearts to trust in Jesus Christ.
-Membership Gathering-
This Sunday after service is our Membership Gathering. We are looking forward to gathering together as the body in the unity and love of Christ. Lord willing, the following will take place in our gathering:
Confirmation of New Members Communion of the Saints Celebration of all that God is doing Discussion on how we are to live in view of the struggles we are facing today Update on Youth Minister Position Financial Report Time of Prayer
-Women of The River- It is time to sign up and invite your friends to sign up for the Women's Fall Bible Study (Women of the Word). The study begins Wednesday, September 9th. There is a study Wednesday mornings at 10am and a study Wednesday evenings at 6pm. Call the office (607-0912) to sign up.