But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. ~ James 3:17-18 (NIV)

How do we know God’s voice?
James suggests that first it’s pure,
not mixed or adulterated, uncontaminated.
It’s peace-loving, considerate, and submissive.
God’s wisdom is peaceful, peace-loving,
not bringing fear, anger, dissension.
But submissive? Does that mean accommodating
not offensive? Full of mercy and good fruit feels right,
impartial? maybe not offensive to anyone? and sincere.
Peacemakers who sow in peace
reap a harvest of righteousness.