There are two types of Wisdom. One Kind is from Earth and the other kind is from Heaven.
Earthly wisdom often causes us to be in competition with others. Competition will give room for envy and bitterness to spring up, like a tree, in our lives. This includes the things that we do to promote our own interest and ambition in life. Having ambition itself is a good thing. But when we use it to push others down or out of our way so we can get ahead, CANNOT be BLESSED. God`s favor comes to those who prefer others above ourselves. This is also about honoring each other. The Word says, honor your Father and Mother that it may go well with you in your life. You will be BLESSED with long life when you honor your parents and family members, and those who are in your sphere of influence (like your bosses and coworkers, leaders of any kind in your life).
In James 3, it speaks of the wisdom that comes from Heaven. It is pure speaking and thinking toward others. Let`s chose to place or consider others in a higher place than we place ourselves. People who walk in Wisdom will be lovers of peace and one-another. Peacemakers will also be people who walk in mercy, impartiality, and sincerity.
It is always evident when we speak to someone if they are listening to us. We must sincerely love one another.
Today, Lord I ask you for Heavenly Wisdom, that my heart would walk in purity toward those around me. Help me to always prefer others above myself and that my ambition would be surrendered to you Lord. Even the things I know you have called me to do, (my gifts and callings), they are good, But only when I lay them at your feet, Lord. Lord, may I never operate in competition toward those around me. Knowing that when I do compete, that LOVE will be lost. Lord, teach me to walk in your Wisdom. Pour out more and more of who you are upon me today, till I begin to look like YOU.
Amen!
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