Key Verse
"But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure..." James 3:17
Overview
Godly wisdom is shown in action.
Welcome
Worship
You will need A4 paper and pencils. Give everyone a sheet of paper. Ask them to mark the paper with a large cross. Then ask them to think about the week they have had, the times they have connected with God or not, the times they have honoured him etc. Give them time to write or draw this on the paper (around the cross). Then ask them to lay the paper in the middle of the room. Lay a piece of paper over the groups papers with the words "gracious and compassionate". Then read Psalm 103 together. Close with some open prayer and praise.
Word (head)
What's the root of quarrelling (4:1) and how does this play out for you?
Word (heart questions)
When you have a disagreement with someone, what difference would it make to stopped and asked "what's motivating me"?
Are you sowing in peace? Do you have a harvest of righteousness to show for it?
Witness
Mark Searle, 17/05/2008