Wisdom is getting along

"Real wisdom, God's wisdom, begins with a holy life and is characterized by getting along with others. It is gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings, not hot one day and cold the next, not two-faced." James 3:17

What a joy it is to have friends who are consistent. It's great to be able to talk to people without feeling as though you are walking on egg shells.

Sometimes we feel like politicians (sorry for the insult!). Our pollies go on tv and, especially at election time, follow a script. They say the same thing over and over (hello to all the working families who are moving forward during this election campaign). In reality, they say very little of any substance because if they do there is the media and 20 million people ready and waiting to jump down their throats.

Christians are characterised by getting on with one another. That's wisdom! We are not two faced, we are not unpredictable, but we are to be gentle and reasonable, overflowing with mercy and blessings. If people are not able to be honest with us because they fear our response we are lacking in God's wisdom.

Gosh, I hope I measure up!

God, please help me to recognise my shortcomings and to bear witness to your wisdom by getting along with others.