Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
“James returns to the question of wisdom, which … is characterized by a good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Some of James’ readers were no doubt claiming to be wise and intelligent. The author challenges them to prove it. Wisdom is not a philosophical theory but something that has to be demonstrated in daily life. And it, too, follows from applying the truth of the word.”
Solomon Andria (Madagascar) in “James” in Africa Bible Commentary, Tokunboh Adeyemo, General Editor (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2006).
Show it. Prove it.
What a privilege to facilitate Journey of Empowerment (JOE) with 34 influential workers from 18 countries over the past two days: Angola, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria, Pakistan, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, United States of America, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
By the time this posts we will have just completed JOE.
The best part, I did different parts of the facilitation so as to empower the EPSA staff (English, Portuguese, and Spanish Speaking Africa staff) to play more significant roles and so they feel confident to replicate the training without my presence. I give thanks for what God is doing so far on this trip.
Consider this comment from Tionge Chile of Malawi from the Cameroon Trip report that illustrates the “demonstrated in daily life” aspect of today’s post.
“Over the past week I have learned that I cannot teach generosity from a distance. I must live it among the people I serve. When my words and actions match, I inspire others to mindset change and a different way of living that radically reflects Christ.”
What about you? What needs to change so your life demonstrates “deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom?” Show it. Prove it.