13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. James 3:13 ESV
The Trinity. Six-days of creation. Predestination. There have been countless book written, seminary classes taught, and sermons preached on the loftier, heavy-weight questions concerning the Christian faith. Things that perhaps only the truly elite thinkers even begin to fully understand.
But what about James 3:13? James asks "who is wise and understanding?" He seems to be cautioning against a steady diet of studying the lofty. Spending too much time on the philosophical peaks can cause us to forget that a large part of the Christian walk is simply exhibiting "good conduct" and having a spirit of meekness. At this point we could stray down a bird path by discussing what the world considers good vs what is good in God's eyes, or debate Christian meekness vs Godly strength, but a simplier view of the Christian walk is sometimes needed.
While we may never have the answers to some questions this side of heaven (and in heaven we most likely won't care), for much of what our day holds we know what would please God. Just be good.
I have heard countless parents admonish their children to, "Be good today." or "Have a good day." as they drop them off at school. There is not a discussion to define good, or a 5-step program to "have a good day". Even a 6-year old knows the basics of "being good" at school.
Today let's be good. Be kind. Be meek. Save the lofty for another time.
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