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Text - James 3.13-18
Two Kinds of Wisdom
As John continues his discourse, he begins to speak on the role of wisdom in the life of a mature Christian.
But there are 2 kinds of wisdom and they are directly opposite each other.
They are distinguished in their origins
One is earthly, the other is heavenly
Earthly wisdom is carnal and demonic
natural - grk. psychikos, of the soul, belonging to the soul
demonic - grk. daimoniodes, demon-like
Heavenly wisdom comes from God
this is the wisdom that the Scriptures want to deliver to man.
however, just because one is reading the Bible does not mean heavenly wisdom is automatically gained.
They are distinguished in their operations
Earthly wisdom operates by jealousy and selfish ambition
envy is the desire to have other people’s property
envy and selfish ambition self-centered attitudes
Heavenly wisdom is pure, peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good works, unwavering, and without hypocrisy.
They are distinguished in their fruits
Earthly wisdom results in disorder and every evil thing/work
disorder - grk. akatastasia, confusion, upheaval
(evil) thing - grk. pragma, work (base or immoral work)
Heavenly wisdom bears the fruit of righteousness.
righteousness is the fruit of heavenly wisdom
Real Wisdom is clearly Identified
Real wisdom is God-given
Real wisdom is not only theological, it is also practical
Theological or highly spiritual
Practical wisdom
Real wisdom is not self-focused, but others-focused.
Real wisdom seeks to good of others
Example - when Paul came to Corinth, he applied real wisdom to his evangelistic preaching:
I was with you in weakness, in fear, in much trembling
so that your faith would rest on the power of God
Real wisdom is the seed that we must sow in other people’s lives
Because we reap what we sow
Because righteousness brings true and lasting peace
Jesus, our Righteousness, gives us His peace
Conclusion
Peace is not the absence of war.
It is the presence of God’s righteousness in our hearts.
Peace is God’s reward for those who seek His wisdom out of a pure heart.
Example - Solomon asked the right thing.
God answered him.
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