On Sunday morning, we looked at the end of James 3 together. While the world thinks that selfish ambition and jealousy are positive attributes, James tells us that they are very destructive for us. If the motivations that drive us are selfish and comparison, we will end up in chaos with everyone wanting the best for themselves. Instead, we are to seek wisdom from above, from God. This will lead us to seek the good of the body with humility, and to honour God with our lives. The result will be peace, not disorder. This is more in line with a community formed by Jesus, who through his humble sacrifice broke down the barriers between people. Instead of seeking honour from others, look around the church family at how you can use your gifts to serve. That is using wisdom from above rather than only seeking our own benefit.
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