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So what keeps Wisdom Out? Cont.… James 1:19-27
Part 7 in Wisdom Series
Family Builders July 7th , 2013
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Review what was not covered last week of part one of – what keeps
wisdom out. Being deceived by desire that gives birth to sin. James
1:15 & 16
Second Hindrance to growing in Wisdom.
A. “Meekness deficiency” keeps Wisdom out?
Meekness deficiency keeps the Word from being “implanted.”
It keeps us from being able to “receive” what we need in order
to be able to grow in Christ likeness.
Meekness, gentleness, humility is the amazing attitude of a lifelong learner.
i. Listen to the Word. Meekness is the attitude that
opens the door to receiving… “Receive with “meekness”
the implanted word, which is able [power] to save your
souls.” 1:21 [mildness of disposition.] “Meekness” of
character is opposite of “filthiness and overflow of
wickedness,” and so it must exit when “meekness” walks
in. Mr. or Mrs. Meekness “swift to hear, slow to speak,
and slow to wrath.” He or she is “swift” when it counts
most and “slow” when it might cause hurt.
Meanness-------X----------------------Meekness-------------------------Maturity
4240 πραΰτης prautes {prah-oo'-tace} Meaning: 1) mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit,
Meekness
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Example of Meekness found in the person of Moses. Numbers 12
B. Conclusion: The Culture of Wisdom:
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Ibid.
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My Mom’s 80th and then yesterday a good friend’s 75th caused me to reflect on
the fact that each family is building a sub-culture in their castle or cottage. And I
dare say that our children will define what that “culture” was. And the measure
of wisdom or foolishness in a home will be proportionate to the level of pleasure
and pain that defined that culture. You may feel that is unfair but don’t worry,
your children will one day be celebrating their 75th and their children will give
them their family culture report card. My mom suffers with loneliness – simply
because she was so rich in relationships, deep relationships that now she easily
feels lonely.
“Pure and undefiled religion before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans
and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.”
James 1:27
Assignment:
1. Talk together with your spouse about where you are on the chart path from
a family culture of “Meanness to Meekness.” Set some goals and establish
the fact that you want to move forward together.
2. What is the difference between
Mark J. Dalton
Director of Missions
Shadow Mountain Community Church