Wise and aware
"Who, then, are the wise and aware among you?Let them show their wisdom through the practice of gracious and humble living. If, however, there is bitterness and jealousy among you, or if there is conflict inside your hearts, then you should not be pleased, nor should you try to deny the truth of things.
None of this is true wisdom from a transcendent source; rather it is debasedHowever, transcendent wisdom is above all, pure, impeccable, and peaceful in nature. It expresses itself in straight-forward, considerate openmindedness.
and self-serving—even demonic. For wherever jealousy and divisions are
present, you are sure to find every other kind of disorder and disruptive
practice.
It is sincere, rich in compassion and in acts of goodness, which are its fruits. Peace, then, becomes the seed-bed of integrity, and peacemakers reap the harvest."
The Wisdom of Ya’akov, Brother of Yeshua -
by Lynn Bauman, Translation of the Epistle of James, 3:13-18May the Source of all wisdom fill your heart with the transcendent wisdom that is pure and impeccable, today.
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