A FAITH THAT RELATES A FATHER’S LOVE
A Faith That… Part 10
Steve Gallimore | pastorsteve@tvcc.us
June 21, 2020
Father’s Day
James 3:13-18
“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness.” vs. 18 (LB)
- Wisdom is a
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life…”
- Lack of wisdom causes
“… disharmony and all other kinds of evil …” (Phillips)
A FAITH THAT RELATES A FATHER’S LOVE
(verse 17 NIV)
1 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T COMPROMISE MY
“The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all
“The man of integrity walks securely” Proverbs 10:9
2 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T ANTAGONIZE YOUR
“Wisdom is …
“Any fool can start arguments” the wise thing is to stay out of them.” Proverbs 20:3 (GN)
“A wise man controls his temper. He knows that anger causes mistakes.” Proverbs 14:29 (LB)
3 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T MINIMIZE YOUR
“Wisdom is …
“Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.”
4 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T CRITICIZE YOUR
“Wisdom is …
“open to reason” (RSV) “it allows discussion” (LB)
“A fool thinks he needs no advice. A wise man listens to others.” Proverbs 12:15 (LB)
5 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T EMPHASIZE YOUR
“Wisdom is … full of
“Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.” Proverbs 17:9 (LB)
Galatians 6:1, Romans 15:1, Matthew 7:3
6 . IF I’M WISE, I WON’T DISGUISE MY OWN
“Wisdom is … impartial and
Greek: adiakritos & anypokritos = straightforward and without hypocrisy
“You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins” Proverbs 28:13
“The secret is Christ himself; in him lie hidden all God’s treasures of wisdom…” Colossians 2:3 (NEB)