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Friday, September 1, 2017

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (9/3/17)

No Men's Breakfast Saturday September 2, we will resume in October

Scripture for Sunday
James 3:13-18 (ESV)  
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. [14] But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. [15] This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. [16] For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. [17] But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. [18] And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Questions for Reflection
1. What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
2. What kinds of jobs or occupations require wisdom or discernment?
3. Where do people often go to get wisdom?
4. How can a person demonstrate wisdom and understanding? (3:13)
5. How can we tell when a person is wise? (3:13)
6. What common attitudes do we need to avoid boasting about? (3:14)
7. What is wrong with the “wisdom” of a selfish and bitter person? (3:14-15)
8. What life experiences increase our wisdom?
9. What are the marks of humility in a person?
10. How can we get or experience heavenly wisdom?