[James 3:13-18] If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. [14] 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 to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. [18] And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
3 Characteristics of Worldly Wisdom
It is ______________________. (1 Corinthians 1:20)
It is ______________________. (Titus 3:3-5)
It is ______________________. (John 8:44; Proverbs 4:7)
3 Categories of Godly Wisdom
It springs up from ______________________________________
[1 John 3:3] And all who have this eager expectation will keep themselves pure, just as he is pure.
[Proverbs 10:9] People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
It acts with ______________________________________
[Philippians 2:1-5] Is there any encouragement from belonging to Christ? Any comfort from his love? Any fellowship together in the Spirit? Are your hearts tender and compassionate? 2 Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose. 3 Don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. 4 Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. 5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.
It is intent on serving ______________________________________
[Matthew 5:9, 16] God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God. [16] In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.
[James 1:5] If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
[Psalm 111:10 NET] To obey the Lord is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.
Knowledge comes from ____________. Wisdom comes from _______
