Is "the Wisdom From Above" at Work in Your Life? -Conclusion of "Acquire Wisdom"-How?

A third essential is the study of God's written Word.  Jehovah's wisdom is revealed in his Word.  To acquire that wisdom, we must put forth the effort to dig for it.  (Proverbs 2:1-5) A fourth requirement is prayer.  If we sincerely ask God for wisdom, he will be generous in giving it.  (James 1:5)  Our prayers for the help of his spirit will not go unanswered.  And his spirit can help us to solve problems, ward off danger, and make wise decisions. -Luke 11:13.

As we noted in Chapter 17, Jehovah's wisdom is practical.  Hence, if we truly acquire godly wisdom, it will be evident in the way we conduct ourselves.  The disciple James describe the fruits of divine wisdom when he wrote:  "The wisdom from above is first of all chaste, then peaceable, reasonable, ready to obey, full of mercy and good fruits, not making partial distinctions,  not hypocritical." (James 3:17)  As we discuss each of these aspects of divine wisdom, we might ask ourselves,' is the wisdom from above at work in our life?' 

Next time: Is "the Wisdom From Above" at Work in Your Life?-Chaste, Then Peaceable" 

From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah