Earthly Wisdom

Wisdom From Above

A short consideration of the meekness and the purity that is expressed in those operating under the wisdom that comes from above.

Earthly Wisdom

We are told the earthly wisdom is made up of zeal and ambition gone in the wrong direction. The problem is that this kind of wisdom can easily appear to be spiritual in nature because there is a certain zeal and ambition also present in the practice of true wisdom. So how can you tell? What is the sign of a ministry conducted in earthly wisdom?

The Ought of a Good Life

From one of the harshests passages in the New Testament exposing the hellishness of the tongue we discover some a most powerful encouragement. Here we discover the oughts of the unregenerate man or woman in contrast to the ought of the born again person.

Before You Preach

James has a warning for teachers. A warning in which he includes himself. Things to consider before you preach or before you sit under the teacher.

The Day is at Hand

What does it mean that our "salvation is nearer than when we first believed"? We consider the force with which Paul encourages love in the church. We consider the context in which we are to live in obedience to Christ. And from which direction light is coming our way.