The Pursuit of Happiness
There are only two ways to live: by the “wisdom” of the world or by the wisdom of God. In today’s epistle reading, James condemns the worldly pattern of selfishness, deception, hurtful words, and other evil behaviors. As Christians, we, too, struggle with such sins and are even tempted to present ourselves as holier than others. How different is the wisdom of God! He has purified us in Christ and freed us from the evil of this world. We now walk in the works He has prepared for us to do.
Sermon Text: James 3:13-4:10