Testing Counsel

James 3:17 says, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.” True wisdom, God’s wisdom, comes to us with these attributes. We can test all counsel and advice against these characteristics to ascertain whether the advice is true godly wisdom.Continue reading “Testing Counsel”

Inherited Traits

It may be rewarding or frustrating to observe the personal traits that we have passed onto our children and grandchildren. We blessed when we see them acting in faith and righteousness. But we may be embarrassed when we observe them acting in the same anger that we display at times. II Timothy 1:5-6 says, “IContinue reading “Inherited Traits”