SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

Scripture: James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

15 Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil.

16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

17 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.

Observation: Like the operating system for my computer, wisdom is the operating system for my life. People who understand computers can easily recognize which operating system is running on a computer. So people who understand the above verses can easily recognize which “wisdom”/operating system is running in my life.

Application: My “operating system” (the knowledge and thinking portion of my life) is being upgraded this morning as I read the Bible” and ask the Holy Spirit to give me understanding. He is upgrading the submissive,” “full of mercy,” and “impartial,” portions of my “operating system.” These “upgrades” should be noticeable as I go through this day.

Prayer: Lord, continue to work in my life. Upgrade my thinking until I see all things as you see them and respond as you would respond. Amen.

July 19: 2Kings 18-19; 2Chronicles 28; Psalm 46; James 3

Pastor Leon

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