APRIL 17

James 3:13-18

PEACE-MAKING (II)

What is the opposite of making peace? It is to cause trouble or to take revenge.

Tick the box for for any incident that you think involved a peace- loving person:
: When Su Yin is bullied, she keeps out of the bully’s way.
: Chen Ho sticks his tongue out at Mee Lan, Mee Lan sticks her tongue out at him.
: Min Lee calls Lian Hua an unkind name, and Lian Hua calls her one in return.
: Beng An pulls Chui Yee’s hair, Chui Yee tells her teacher.
: Kok Onn sticks his foot out and causes Soon Teck to trip over.
: Li Li gives Lee Fen a card on her birthday even though Lee Fen spreads rumours about her.

There may be some people who always cause trouble. Their hearts may harbour selfishness and pride. Such "wisdom" is of the devil. Verse 15 says so.

But, let’s take a look at good wisdom. Good wisdom is about the right way we live our lives. It comes from God and is called heavenly wisdom. According to verse 13, one who has heavenly wisdom shows _______________ (unscramble OOGD DCTONUC) and is _______________ (unscramble MLHEUB).

Besides being peace-loving, what 7 other things make up heavenly wisdom? Verse 17 has the answer. Circle the 7 things.
GOOD FRUITS      DEVILISH    IMPARTIAL  EARTHLY   EASILY OBEYING  SENSUAL SINCERE   FULL OF MERCY   EVIL   PURE   CONFUSION   GENTLE

Thought: Why is it important not to take revenge?
Prayer: Heavenly Father, sometimes I treat others unfairly because I am selfish and proud. Please forgive me. Make me a peace-maker. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.