Loving Peace is Wise

James 1-5

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.”

James 3:17, 18

God’s wisdom is peace-loving and those who walk with this wisdom sow seeds of peace. When we love something, we invest time and effort toward that goal or direction. We take time to make peace. James said this reflects God’s wisdom in our lives. Like God’s discipline in our lives, pursuing God’s peace in our relationships and community requires perseverance and humility. The result of sowing seeds of peace is a harvest of righteousness, or right standing, before God. We are known as sons and daughters of our Father in heaven when we sow peace by loving our enemies. There are many other definitions of wisdom in the world, but God’s wisdom is transformational in real life, so we look more like him.

“Lord Jesus, you embodied wisdom and peace-making. Make me more like you...for your glory.”