Pure and Peace-Loving
The peaceful character of heaven's wisdom.
Contrasting earthly ambition with divine humility.
The big idea
Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy.
Opening scripture
“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.”
What does “Pure and Peace-Loving” walk through?
Pure and Peace-Loving
James 3:17 · KJV
But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy.
In plain English
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit.
Living in the Light
This passage from James reminds us of our eternal hope and daily calling in Christ. Contrasting earthly ambition with divine humility. As we walk in this truth, our hearts are filled with courage and peace.
“Wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy.”
Pray
Lord Jesus, thank You for the truth of James 3:17. Write it upon my heart and let it guide my steps today. Amen.
Write it down
How can you apply James 3:17 to your current circumstances?
Go in Faith
May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit today.
Which passages does this journey use?
One passage, drawn from James 3:17. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 4 minutes for the whole thing, or 4 short sittings.
- James 3:17
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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