FAMILY FOUNDATION (4 OF 4)

Family Foundation (4 of 4)
Series: Family Camp
Kerry Shook
Proverbs 24:3


''Homes are built on the foundation of wisdom and understanding.''
Proverbs 24:3 (GNT)

''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. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such 'wisdom' does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.'' James 3:13-18 (NIV)

If I'm Wise...

1. I WON'T COMPROMISE MY INTEGRITY; I'LL LIVE IN TRUTH.

''The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure....'' James 3:17 (NIV)

''Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.'' Proverbs 10:9 (NIV)

2. I WON'T FIGHT TO WIN; I'LL FIGHT TO CONNECT.

''The wisdom that comes from heaven is ...peace-loving.'' James 3:17 (NIV)

''Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit-you choose.''
Proverbs 18:21 (MSG)

3. I WON'T DISMISS YOUR FEELINGS; I'LL VALUE YOUR FEELINGS.

''The wisdom that comes from heaven is ...considerate....'' James 3:17 (NIV)

4. I WON'T BE STUBBORN; I'LL BE CONSTANTLY GROWING.

''The wisdom that comes from heaven is ...submissive....'' James 3:17 (NIV)

''There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear....'' 1 John 4:18 (NIV)


5. I WON'T HOLD ON TO HURTS; I'LL CHOOSE FORGIVENESS.

''The wisdom that comes from heaven is ...full of mercy and good fruit....''
James 3:17 (NIV)

''Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to o ...

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