INTRODUCTION

The Bible mentions two types of wisdom: worldly wisdom (1 Corinthians 3:19For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, He taketh the wise in their own craftiness.
See All...) and godly wisdom (James 1:5If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
See All...). These distinct wisdoms oppose each other in several aspects including their relationship to hypocrisy. Man claims to live wisely and yet encourages something that counteracts true wisdom—hypocrisy. This is because God’s wisdom operates only when hypocrisy is absent. At first, this might seem quite difficult to achieve, yet righteousness is never accomplished through sinful means. The only way to demonstrate true wisdom is to do so with purity and mercy void of partiality and hypocrisy.

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For children): A friend tells you he plans to get even with a child who broke his toy. Because you also do not like this child, you choose to say and do nothing. However, godly wisdom always chooses God’s word over how we feel. Consider these scriptures (Ephesians 4:32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.
  See All...; Romans 12:17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.
  See All...a). What should be said or done to this child?
• (For everyone): What should a person say when asked for his opinion concerning something sinful? Should he remain silent? Should he avoid offending the person asking the question? Should he rather choose to utter all his mind?
• What kind of wisdom are you manifesting? Does hypocrisy exist in your wisdom?

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask God for godly wisdom.
• Ask God to teach you more about wisdom and hypocrisy.

HYMN

YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION

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