Daily Prescriptions

August 18, 2026

I really mean it when I say that there is something far better than a great education with many degrees. I’m not against education. Really, I am not. I am very much for something else that is even better. Thanks for allowing me to share with you today. “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy” (James 3:17). There is nothing wrong with getting a good education. There is nothing wrong with continuing education throughout adulthood. However! There is something even greater than a fine education, and that is the wisdom that God wants to give His people. A great education does not automatically produce wisdom. Without being unkind, you know exactly what I’m talking about, don’t you? God’s wisdom produces wonderful characteristics as proclaimed by James in his epistle. Think of it! God’s wisdom produces a peaceful spirit, gentleness and a reasonableness which is merciful, without partiality and not hypocritical. Oh, how the world needs to see this wisdom lived out daily. Where does it come from? James also speaks about this as he reminds us, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God…” (James 1:5). For today: A good question for us to ask of ourselves would be this. How would people describe me? Would folks around me use the characteristics found in our verse for today or do I need to ask the Lord to change me?