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painful reality

There are some things that really are painful.   One of the most painful is often when we have to get honest about some of the weaknesses in our lives. I want to challenge each of us to read through the following verses.   Read slowly.   Then take some time to see where you fit in this scenario.   Be honest with yourself and with God.   You don’t have to share with me, but I will say, and confess, this is a piece that I have struggled with.   Read on… James 3:14-18   NLT But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. 15  For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16  For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind. 17  But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing...