Nougat 15

The world says it’s better to be silent and have others assume we are foolish than to speak and prove them correct. And it makes sense – by the world’s standards of Wisdom. This is not what God requires of us; Godly Wisdom is far more relational in nature. Consider today’s Holy Nougat

“Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct let him show his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. [And] the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, not hypocritical.” ‭‭Jacob (James)‬ ‭3:13, 17‬ ‭TLV‬‬

For us to lay claim to Godly Wisdom; we must first live it. Ironically, we don’t live wisdom by our words but through the way we carry ourselves. In essence, we are recognized by our Fruit. As children of God, there is a sense in which the Fruit of Wisdom ought to be visible in our lives whether we claim to be wise or not.

Is this what our lives demonstrate?

I bring to our attention two quotes from wise men.

No act of kindness is ever wasted- Aesop

This is somewhat contrary to what self would have us acknowledge as we usually seek earthly validation for our actions. This requires some degree of intrinsic motivation and a clear sense that our actions are for God’s glory not ours. And that’s where the challenge is – being kind, not for earthly glory but God’s; especially in the face of ingratitude.

Khalil Gibran encourages, ’The smallest act of Kindness is worth more than the greatest intention’. In other words, just do it. We ought not overthink kindness or prevaricate about it. Even when we risk dealing with ingratitude, our goal remains the same – do to/for others what we’d love for ourselves (and that’s a quote from Jesus himself).

Can we imagine what the world would be like if we all lived this principle?

When we seek to demonstrate Wisdom God’s way, I pray that the various facets will already be part of our natural routine.

Selah

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May all we seek be found in Christ