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.
James 3:17NIV
"considerate"
"epieikese"
This word is well...amazing.
It's about being equitable and fair, gentle and yielding.
It's about what is really at stake when it comes to justice.
Not strict adherance to the letter of the law, but a gentle yielding to the spirit of the law.
The intent.
The heart.
It's about purpose.
The purpose of the law.
So if God is good, His heart is for us, then the purpose and intent of His law is for our good.
Our flourishing.
Our thriving.
And we miss it, we miss God's heart arguing about the letter, and miss the spirit.
Yielding is not something I'm good at. I've got to fight myself to let someone in in traffic.
Yet if I just gently yield to God's way, I'll find life!
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