“Real wisdom, God’s wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced.”
Scripture taken from THE MESSAGE. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group
Reflection
James 3:17 reminds us that God’s wisdom is revealed not only in what we know, but in how we live and treat others. True wisdom begins with a heart that seeks holiness and desires to please God. It teaches us to be gentle, reasonable, and willing to extend mercy instead of reacting with anger or pride. When we allow God to shape our character, His wisdom becomes visible in our everyday relationships.
