“Heavenly Wisdom” (James 3:13–18)

“Heavenly Wisdom” (James 3:13–18)
^{Cameron Jungels/Eastside Baptist Church/Sunday AM, July 26, 2015}

James 3:13–18 (NIV)

Two Kinds of Wisdom

       ¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. ¹⁴ But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. ¹⁵ Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ¹⁶ For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
       ¹⁷ 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. ¹⁸ Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

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1.    Wisdom is displayed in one’s life and conduct (13).

2.    Christians should reject this world’s “wisdom” (14–16).

3.    Christians should embrace heavenly wisdom (17–18).

Main Idea: True, heavenly wisdom is displayed in real life in our good deeds, peace, humility, and love.