Welcome, Lenten sojourners.
Who wants wisdom? Everyone should raise their hand. I have not met anyone who said that they were not interested in having wisdom.
Our worship experience takes us to Apostle James who begins his third chapter with a question: Who is wise and has understanding among you? Do you have wisdom and understanding? People cannot merely think they have wisdom. Wisdom must be shown in action. The evidence of humble, meek wisdom is shown in good conduct. To state the point more sharply: we prove which wisdom we have by our actions. James is asking us to evaluate who not only knows what is right but also practices what is right. Good conduct is the inevitable outgrowth of true wisdom. Wisdom is revealed by the way one lives his or her life.
Those who follow God show it by their good conduct that is full of purity, peace, gentleness, and mercy. Live the righteous life that God demands from you.
Come let us gather around the Table as we worship together.
To the glory of God,
Pastor Clarissa