Prince of Peace: Planting seeds of peace

James 3:17-18 | But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

• What is wisdom? Where does it come from?

• When you disagree with someone, do you feel your choice is usually ‘wise’ or from God?

• When you communicate your disagreement, do you do it with wisdom— in a way that is “peace loving, gentle, and willing to yield to others?”

• What does it mean to be peace loving? Gentle at all times? Willing to yield to others? Full of mercy? Without favoritism? Sincere?

  • Which of these is easiest for you? Why?

  • Which is most difficult? Why?

• Are you a peacemaker who plants seeds of peace? Why or why not? If not, do you want to be? What will you change?