The apostle James tells us what the characteristics of Godly wisdom are – the wisdom that He imparts to us: "But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield,<\/i> full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy" (James 3:17) <\/p>\n
Among those characteristics is a willingness to yield.<\/i><\/p>\n
When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment in the Law, He replied that love toward God and love toward neighbor are the greatest commandment.<\/p>\n
Our willingness to yield as an expression of love toward God includes having a child-like attitude, being willing to be led and taught. Jesus said: "Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 18:3).<\/p>\n
Of course, we demonstrate our willingness to yield<\/i> toward God by being submissive to His word, allowing it to direct our thoughts and actions: "Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path" (Psalm 119:105).<\/p>\n
Our willingness to yield<\/i> as an expression of love toward neighbor is seen by our not insisting on getting our own way: "Love . . . does not seek its own" (1 Corinthians 13:5). It is evidenced by a spirit of cooperation and putting the common interest ahead of personal interest. Perhaps the best evidence of our willingness to yield<\/i> toward our neighbor(s) is an atmosphere of peace that permeates our interpersonal relationships.<\/p>\n
Godly wisdom is a gift from God, imparted via His holy spirit. How evident in our lives is it by the characteristic of being willing to yield?<\/i><\/p>\n
With these thoughts I wish us all a rewarding Sabbath!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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