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James tells us the wisdom from heaven is – amongst other things – considerate<\/strong> (James 3:17<\/a>).<\/p>\n

 
\nHere’s a quote from a recent sermon I preached entitled Be wise in God’s eyes<\/strong><\/a> that references this verse:
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\nWhat does genuine wisdom look like? James spells it out for us in v. 17: \u2018the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.\u2019<\/p>\n

True wisdom, the wisdom that comes from heaven looks like Jesus<\/strong>: Pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.<\/p>\n

The more we let Jesus shape our lives, the wiser we will be. Pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.<\/p><\/div>\n

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A prayer<\/h3>\n

Lord, help me to understand what it truly means to be considerate of others and put their needs above my own. May I recognize the little things I do that reveal I am thinking more of myself than of others. Help me to see the blessing that comes from putting others first.<\/p>\n

May I see that everything I think doesn\u2019t need to be said. May I understand that an affirmative smile is better than speaking my mind. Please give me insight into where others need to be lifted up and encouraged in you.<\/p>\n

Putting others first means that I listen to others and hear what they say even if I don\u2019t agree with them. If you would have me speak truth then enable me to do it with gentleness and compassion, not with antagonism and force. In all things, remind me to examine myself first to see if there is any wrong way in me.<\/p>\n

Lord, teach me to keep my words few and my heart full of you. May my mind be aligned with your mind and may I see into the souls of others and know what you know. May I recognize that all people need you and may the words I speak to them reveal a little of who you are and all that you have done for us.<\/p>\n

Lord, at the heart of putting others first is the dying to self. It isn\u2019t important what I want and think. What is important is what you want and that should be at the forefront of my mind. Lord may my thoughts and words be considerate of others and pleasing to you. May I learn to speak as you speak and love as you love. May all that I do be done in your name and bring glory to you.<\/p>\n

Amen<\/p>\n

 
\n~ written by Marty Elwell<\/strong>, posted on www.ultimateoutcomes.org<\/a>
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