INTRODUCTION

Two wisdoms exist: 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 wisdoms oppose each other in numerous ways, not excluding their association with hypocrisy. The world insists that men have wisdom, while encouraging the use of hypocrisy, but God’s wisdom operates only when hypocrisy is avoided altogether. At first thought, this seems quite difficult. How can one be wise in his words and deeds without allowing any hypocrisy to creep in? But righteousness is never accomplished by 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 smaller children) A friend tells you he plans to get even with a child who broke his toy. You don't like the child either and say nothing. 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?
• What should a person do when asked for his opinion about sin? Should he refuse to respond? Should he respond in such a way as to avoid offending the person asking? Should he 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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