{
    "spanish": {
        "author": "",
        "date": "Sun, 01 Nov 2026 01:13:27 -0500",
        "title": "Living Wisely",
        "verse": "\u201cWho among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.\u201d",
        "reference": "James 3:13",
        "theme": "Wisdom is the art of living life skillfully.",
        "paragraphs": [
            "Most philosophers throughout history have believed that if a person could acquire anything, it should be wisdom, because wisdom would allow him to obtain anything else. That philosophy matches Scripture. Proverbs 4:7 says, \u201cAcquire wisdom; and with all your acquiring, get understanding.\u201d Many people claim to be wise, but it\u2019s also true that no fool in our world is a self\u2013confessed fool\u2014everyone believes he\u2019s an expert. The world offers a sea of opinions, but the bottom line is that no one\u2019s opinion is worth more than anyone else\u2019s.",
            "The only trustworthy perspective on wisdom\u2014on who is wise and who isn\u2019t\u2014is God\u2019s. In James 3:13 He gives His divine insight on the matter by first asking, \u201cWho among you is wise?\u201d The Greek term translated \u201cwise\u201d is sophos. The Greeks used it to refer to speculative knowledge, theory, and philosophy. But the Hebrews infused wisdom with a deeper meaning: skillfully applying knowledge to the matter of practical living.",
            "God also asked, \u201cWho among you is \u2026 understanding?\u201d The Greek word translated \u201cunderstanding\u201d is used only here in the New Testament and refers to a specialist or a professional who is highly skilled in applying his knowledge to practical situations. In other words, God is asking, \u201cWho among you has practical skill? Who among you is truly a professional and specialist in the art of living?\u201d",
            "The only one who can live life skillfully is the one who lives according to God\u2019s wisdom, and He gives His wisdom to all who receive His salvation and obey His Word. What about you? Are you living life skillfully? If so, your life will manifest good behavior and a meek spirit (James 3:13). Determine to live your life according to God\u2019s wisdom, not the world\u2019s opinions.",
            "Suggestions for Prayer: Ask God to help you live life skillfully each day by obeying His Word.",
            "For Further Study: As a Christian, you are responsible to appropriate God\u2019s wisdom in your life on a daily basis. To help you do so, begin a daily reading program in Proverbs. Read one chapter a day, and let God\u2019s wisdom penetrate every aspect of your life."
        ]
    }
}