Jesus Reveals the "Wisdom of God" -His Way of Life

Note: So sorry for my mistakes here in the title the last three times. I normally check if I don't remember,  but I forgot. I am after all an imperfect human and I do make mistakes. Again, I apologize. 

A third area is which Jesus reflected Jehovah's wisdom was his manner of life. Wisdom is practical: it works.  "Who among you is wise?" asked the disciple James.  Then he answered his own question, saying:  "Let his right conduct give practical proof of it." (James 3:13, The New English Bible)  The way Jesus conducted himself gave "practical proof" that he was governed by divine wisdom.  Let us consider how he demonstrated sound judgment, both in his way of life and in his dealings with others.  

Have you noticed that people who lack good judgment often go to the extremes?  Yes, it takes wisdom to be balanced.  Reflecting godly wisdom, Jesus had perfect balance.  Above all else, he gave spiritual things first place in his life.  He was extremely occupied with the work of declaring the good news.  "It is for this purpose that I have gone out," he said.  (Mark 1:38)  Naturally, material things were not of primary importance to him; it seems that he had very little materially.  (Matthew 8:20) However, he was not an ascetic.  Like his Father, "the happy God," Jesus was a joyful person, and he added to the joy of others.  (1 Timothy 1:11; 6:15) When he attended a wedding feast-typically and event marked  by music, singing, and rejoicing-he was not there to cast a pall over the occasion.  When the wine ran out, he turned water into fine wine, a beverage that "makes the heart of mortal man rejoice." (Psalm 104:15; John 2:1-11)  Jesus accepted many invitations to meals, and he often used such occasions to teach. -Luke 10:38-42; 14:1-6. 

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From the book: Draw Close to Jehovah