Key Thought : It is the love of self that brings unrest. We need the same mind of Jesus that humbled Himself that we might be saved.

[Lesson Plan for The Humility of Heavenly Wisdom October 17. 2014]

1. Have a volunteer read James 3:13-16.

a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
b. What is the Bible definition of worldly wisdom here? How is Godly wisdom different?
c. Personal Application: How can we “show” our works with meekness? Even in Christian circles, can people “brag” about their Christian deeds? What is the difference between bragging and relating an experience? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Good guys finish last. In order to get ahead, you have to promote yourself, and at times, reveal the flaws in your competition – whether in political, business, or social circles.” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read James 4:1.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
b. Are the world’s standards something we should strive for? Are these standards necessarily “wrong”?
c. Personal Application: Do our actions and words related to the world’s standards influence our children and others in a negative sense? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What are the causes of wars and fighting and disagreements? Why is pride so hard to give up in our striving for Christian meekness and humility?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

3. Have a volunteer read James 4:2-4.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. What does it mean to be a friend of the world?
c. Personal Application: How can we be friends of the world that would be against God? Since we are born in the world and grow in the world, how can we separate ourselves from the world in a practical sense? Share your thoughts..
d. Case Study: One of your friends states, “My preacher says that God wants us to prosper and be in good health. It’s not wrong to want money, fame, or a good life. If we ask God, He’ll give it to us.” Do you tend to agree or disagree with your friend?

4. Have a volunteer read James 4:7-10.

a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. How do we resist the devil? Are we to be sad Christians in order to be humble? What does verse nine really mean?
Personal Application: What does being double-minded mean? How do we overcome this double-mindedness? Share your thoughts.
b. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” MH p. 149.

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