John 6:63 It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing. The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63, NKJV Do we want others to experience the abundant life that Jesus came to earth, died, and was resurrected for so they might have it? This verse says the Spirit alone gives life. So my question is this: Is it our nature or God's nature flowing through us that is touching the people around us and the people who we hope will experience this abundant and...

James 3:17-18 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. James 3:17-18, NIV Concerning the things that are considered to be smart or the right things to do, James reminds us that the wisdom from above is not at all like the wisdom of this world. God has told us that His ways are higher than our ways, as the heavens are...

James 3:13-14 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. James 3:13-14, NIV There is a significant difference between true wisdom and false wisdom, between wisdom from above and the wisdom of the world. The world too often equates wisdom with knowledge while godly wisdom comes from above as the...