1. 当留心控制我们的言语（V1-8）

人如果能够控制好自己的口舌，他就有能力去管理好自己其他的行为。可是人虽然知道口舌不当会带来许多麻烦，甚至是招来杀生之祸，但人仿佛就是没能力去管理住自己的口舌！

2. 当连于基督而发出恩言（V9-12）

能够发出恩言、谨慎言辞的关键，在于我们的生命是否真的有连于基督。当我们真的连于基督，我们就能从基督的活泉里去发出恩言，要知道一个好的泉源肯定是不会发出苦水的。

二、与所蒙之恩相称的行为

1. 属地智慧生出的行为（V13-16）

属地的智慧让我们发出争竞嫉妒的心态，进而带出许多的悖逆和恶行。所以我们务要留心这个世界所传递给我们的到底是什么。

2. 属天智慧生出的行为（V17-18）

属天的智慧让我们看重对人的爱，帮助我们除掉我们心中一切的污秽和邪恶，让我们真实结出好果子，活出好行为！

总结:

基督徒的生命，基督徒的言行应当是与所蒙的恩相称的，但是今天并非每个基督徒都能活出来。其实关键还是在于，我们是在和属天的基督，还是在和属地的世界连结。当我们真实地与属天的基督连上，我们就能够领受属天的智慧，也必能够得着属天的力量，去让我们真实活出与所蒙之恩相称的言行来！

James 3: Words and acts that commensurate with the grace we have received
GK611 Morning Devotion
03/03/2022
Speaker: IP Moses+ Rev David Tan

A. Words that commensurate with the grace we have received

1. Be mindful with our words

If a person can control his tongue, he will be able to control his deeds. However, though people know that improper speech will lead to a lot of trouble, and even may bring about mishap, people seem to be still unable to control their tongue!

2. Speak of grace when connected with Christ

The key to being able to speak graciously and wisely subject to whether our lives are truly connected with Christ. When we are truly connected with Christ, we will be able to utter words of grace from the living fountain of Christ. We must know that a good fountain will certainly not emanate bitter water.

B. Acts that commensurate with the grace we have received

1. Acts of earthly wisdom

Earthly wisdom makes us feel competitive and envious, which in turn leads to many rebellions and evil deeds. So, we must be mindful to what the world is conveying to us.

2. Acts of heavenly wisdom

Heavenly wisdom makes us value our love for others, helps us get rid of all the filth and evil in our hearts, and allows us to truly bear good fruit and live out good deeds!

Conclusion:

The life of a Christian, the words and deeds of a Christian should be commensurate with the grace we have received, but not every Christian can live it out today. The essence is whether we are connected to the heavenly Christ or with the earthly world. When we are truly connected with the heavenly Christ, we will be able to receive the heavenly wisdom, and we will certainly be able to obtain the heavenly strength to allow us to truly live out our words and deeds commensurate with the grace we have received!