James 3:13 - Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
("Conversation" means conduct, lifestyle).
If modern Christians wrote this verse, it would be apt to say instead, "Who is wise...? Let him tell...." - VM
"Only wise ways make one's wise words worthwhile." - VM
James has an annoying (to our flesh) habit of challenging our thinking: "You think you...? Let me show you what that really looks like!" On trials, 1:2-4; on the Scripture, 1:21-25; on religion, 1:26-27; on saving faith, 2:14-26; on wisdom, 3:13. Ironically, being willing to have our notions challenged is a step to wisdom, Proverbs 3:5, 23:4, 26:12; Isaiah 5:21; Romans 12:16; I Corinthians 3:18.
VM - 3/10/18
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