Bible Verse of The Day – 1-2-25

James 3:15-16 (NKJV) 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic. 16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.

So-called wisdom that leads to bitter envy and self-seeking, or selfish ambition, are not from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

Self-seeking and bitter envy are characteristics of the unspiritual man. They are the lust of the flesh. They lust, they have wrong desires, and they mess with unclean things which open them up to demonic influences.

Galatians 5:16 (NKJV) 16 I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

Those who have Christ, the one who allows his/her heart to be changed by the Holy Spirit, will walk in good conduct and his/her works will be done in the meekness of wisdom.

This is the difference between walking in the flesh, living without Christ, or living with Him and walking in the Spirit.

When we become a child of God, His Spirit will rest upon us and give us the wisdom, the understanding, and the strength we need to avoid and defeat the fleshly desires that rise at times.

Isaiah 11:2 (NKJV) 2 The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

We walk in His wisdom, His understanding, His might and fear. These are the characteristics of a believer; a child of the Most High God. Thank you, Jesus.

Amen.

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