13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Check your attitudes, toward yourself and others. A wise person - one living by God's plan and instructions - is characterized by meekness and humility, and is not driven by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition - the first being our motives toward others and the second being how we feel about ourselves. These motives lead to arrogant speech and deception. These motives and their symptoms are Satanic in origin. What has Satan always done since the beginning? Disturb the peace: starting war in heaven and disruption in Eden. This leads to chaos and further sin against others. So, what should characterize our motives and attitudes? Purity, Peace-loving, gentleness, teachability, mercy, goodness, impartiality, and sincerity. When these are our pursuits, relationship will be right, and we will have an atmosphere of peace.
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