Good words to begin the week

Today’s first reading (James 3:13-18) gives us excellent words to keep in mind as we begin our day and begin our week.

Who among you is wise and understanding?

Let him show his works by a good life
in the humility that comes from wisdom.

But if you have bitter jealousy
and selfish ambition in your hearts,
do not boast and be false to the truth.
Wisdom of this kind does not come down from above
but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist,
there is disorder and every foul practice.

But the wisdom from above
is first of all pure,
then peaceable,
gentle,
compliant,
full of mercy and good fruits,
without inconstancy or insincerity.

And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace
for those who cultivate peace.