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TOPIC: LOVE AND WISDOM. THURSDAY JULY 20
TEXT: JAMES 1:4-6
KEY VERSE: “Let the word of God dwell in you richly in all wisdom.” (Colossians 3:16).

The word of God must dwell in the believer richly in all wisdom. This calls for proper interpretation of scripture, right discernment of the truth and guidance of the Holy Spirit. Love must always be pure and must aim at the ultimate good of the other. Wisdom calls for right action to be taken to achieve the desired end. Godly wisdom is pure, undefiled and is given by God. Every man must exercise wisdom in love. Wisdom cautions and advises. Where wisdom is lacking, we must pray for it.
• Wisdom may demand withdrawal or change of attitude in order to overcome eminent temptation, recover from chastisement and maintain purity.
• Wisdom may advise that some good be withheld from another temporarily in order to reprove or correct the person of wrong behaviour.
• Wisdom learns from personal experience and the experience of others.
• Wisdom may suggest right action to be taken for purpose of precaution and safety.
• Wisdom delivers from danger. Thus, while we are commanded to love our enemy, the Spirit of wisdom teaches us what to do and how to apply scripture and avoid harm from our enemies, as seen in David and Saul.

In this world of apostasy, mixed multitude and Satanism in the church, we must love with discernment and wisdom in order not to be destroyed by the enemy. Wisdom is required in ministry, parenting and leadership. Fervent love must continue among us as brethren. This love is shed in our hearts by the Holy Ghost at salvation. It must be practiced in the bounds of scripture and in the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:14-16.

Thought for the day: Divine wisdom is pure and peaceable.
Song for the day: I have no power of my own…
Bible reading for the day: Psalm 31-33; Acts 21:15-40


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