WISDOM - FULL OF MERCY AND GOOD FRUIT

 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.”  James 3:13-17

The fifth characteristic of divine wisdom in James 3:13-17 is two-fold - full of mercy and good fruit.  Heavenly wisdom is inwardly disposed to everything that is kind and good.  It does not judge, but shows compassion seen by the fruit of kind and practical actions on a consistent basis; feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, visiting the widows and fatherless, both with respect to God and man.  It is ready to overlook transgression, grant forgiveness and perform acts of kindness. This wisdom knows that the same measure of mercy we grant to others is the same measure God will use with us.

                                                            Joyce