JAMES 3:13
"If you are wise and understand God's ways, PROVE IT by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom."
We have all heard the expression that talk is cheap. It costs nothing for a person to say he will do something and then never do it. It can cost a lot to keep your word. You must do what you say you will do and the price can be obedience and faithfulness to your word, without compromise. In order for us to not only hear the Word of God but to do the Word of God requires a whole different level of commitment. Being a doer of the Word and not just a hearer of the Word takes wisdom and honor and humility and a purity of belief in God's expectations!
The premise is that to do this you are wise. The beginning of wisdom is the fear, knowledge and love of God, that as a true believer you must already have. Understanding comes from knowing His commandments and listening to His prophets and learning His Word. Let us assume that you have attained that level of faithfulness and trust in Jesus Christ the Lord God. Now and only now can you PROVE IT. How can we prove our wisdom and understanding of the Lord?
The way to prove that you wise and understanding of the Lord God is to show the following traits. You must live an honorable life. You must avoid dishonoring God or yourself. You must do good works. You can not just say you love God, you must demonstrate that by your treatment of others. Do you give of yourself and your treasures to others? If someone comes to you and cries out for help do you listen and answer, or do you turn them away? When you do your good deeds do you make sure to let everyone know? It is important that you be honorable and do good deeds with humility. Let others tell of your actions, do not brag. The only way you can accomplish all this if to have the Lord in your heart and His wisdom in your mind. PROVE IT!
