Wise Up

Wise Up
Pastor John’s Notes
1/23/14

Dear CCC,

In this Information Age in which we live, our need isn't for more information; our need is for wisdom and how to use information wisely.  In our text last Sunday in James 3:13-18, we learned that there are two types of wisdom.  One is the world's wisdom.  Though it is easy to find, it is not wise to seek because it is earthly, unspiritual, and of the devil.  It results in selfish ambition, bitter envy, boasting and even denying the truth.  Who in their wisdom would want that?  And yet, this is the wisdom that permeates our culture today.  

The kind of wisdom we need is the kind that can only be found in one place and that is from heaven.  The wisdom that Jesus gives is pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.  How do we find this kind of wisdom?  Ask.  James tells us in James 1:4, "If you need wisdom - if you want to know what God wants you to do - ask Him and He will gladly tell you." (NLT)  Then, look in the right place, His word.  Jesus said, "My word is truth."  

See you Sunday!

Blessings in Jesus,

Pastor John