Two False belief drive all of your destructive behavior
My life is about me. My happiness matters most. I am utmost in my affections.
No absolute, objective standard exist by which I must live. All people have the right to their own preference and opinions about what will make them happy.
Statements pretty much summarize the prevailing philosophy in today's culture, right?
Let the implications of those beliefs sink in for a moment. Approximately seven billion people live on the planet. Seven billion people can't all be right. Seven billion people can't all do whatever they want. Seven billion people can't all determine their own pathsto personal happiness. Seven billion people can't be at the center of the universe. This is the chaotic impossibility. And we know it's impossible, but we love the lie.
What then is True wisdom.? True wisdom is inseparable from good conduct. Faith works, wisdom act, your action reveal what you truly believe, just as words are the fruit born from whatever is rooted deep in your heart. This is the dominant theme of James epistle. You've already encountered this foundational truth in James 1:22; 2:14-26.
It easy to deceive yourself into thinking you've checked off all the right theological boxes, believing the right things about Jesus but continuing to live according to worldview that's just like everybody else around you.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
Prayer
Father, please help me to seek Your wisdom above any other. And please help me to live in light of this wisdom with faith and humility. Amen.