James 3: 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
James starts with the statement that not many people should be teachers. He follows by saying that teachers are scrutinized more strictly. He talks about how hard it is to tame the tongue. He concludes with a description of what a teacher's (and all Christians')words should be like.
That's an impressive list. Pure and sincere, so none of the fakey friendliness Christians are accused of displaying. Peace-loving and submissive, so not seeking confrontation, another complaint against born-again Christians. Considerate and full of mercy and good fruit, always a good stance. I'm working towards measuring up.
Prayer: Lord, help me to be the kind of Christian You need to represent Your son. Help me to be kind, considerate, and merciful. Let my sincerity be clear, and keep my thoughts and words pure. Guide my actions towards the promotion of peace in these troubled times.
Amen
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