The Opposite of Self-Righteousness (TMF:2080)

Friday, April 28, 2023
Peace to Live By: The Opposite of Self-Righteousness (TMF:2080) - Daniel Litton
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       Continuing on in James chapter 3. Verse 13: “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” James brings up here meekness. This is the opposite of self-righteousness. What is meekness exactly? We could say meekness is mildness, timidness, or even easygoingness. We are to move away from the temptation then to see ourselves as great because of a recognition of our own humility. In other words, in realizing that we are humble, we can create a prideful attitude in the thought that, “Yes, I am a humble person. Therefore, I am truly great.” Now we have taken pride in our humility.