All over Scripture, we’re called to live a life that loves God and loves others. We’re called to be wise, which is shown by our humble conduct. We don’t get wrapped up in things that don’t matter, and on things that do matter, we speak boldly but with love. We don’t act out of jealousy or selfish ambition but out of love for God and love for our neighbor.
Our efforts will not be for naught. Sometimes it feels like pursuing peace and taking the road of humility gets us nowhere. But James says otherwise. For those who live out true wisdom, for those who demonstrate their faith in the way they conduct themselves, there will be a harvest of righteousness.
We’re in this for the long haul, and while we may not see that harvest immediately, it will come. So let’s let go of our selfish ambition and bitter jealousy. Instead, let’s cling to that which is true and good and peaceful.
Let’s be people who demonstrate the meekness of wisdom.
--Sarah J. Hauser
Image source: Giotta di Bondone, Charity and Envy (1306), https://www.muddycolors.com/2014/09/the-7-deadly-art-sins-envy/
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