If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
“Humankind demonstrates two aspects: the singing of praise to God, and the doing of good works.
God is made known through praise and in good works, the wonders of God can be seen.
In the praise of God a person is like an angel. But it is in the doing of good works that is the hallmark of humanity.
This completeness makes humankind the fullest creation of God.
It is in praise and service that the surprise of God is consummated.”
Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) in Meditations with Hildegard of Bingen, Meditation 111, introduction and versions by Gabriele Uhlein (Rochester: Bear & Company, 1983).
How awesome is it that our praise and service makes known the surprise of God to a searching world?
Let’s resolve this Lord’s day to rededicate our lives to praise of God and service to God.
It’s why He made us and redeemed us…to reflect His generosity to the whole world.