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· 7 views7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. (James 5:7-12)
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Two Kinds of Wisdom
Two Kinds of Wisdom
Introduction:
Introduction:
3:13–5:6 James turns from his pragmatic advice (James 1:19)to offer guidance on what Christian wisdom looks like in action. James 1:19
3:13–5:6 James turns from his pragmatic advice (James 1:19)to offer guidance on what Christian wisdom looks like in action. James 1:19
19 Remember this, my dear brothers and sisters! Everyone must be quick to listen, but slow to speak and slow to become angry.
3:13 wise and understanding The Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the OT, often employs this combination of words to describe a person who lives in accordance with the insight given by God (Deut 1:13, 15; 4:6). People demonstrate wisdom if their deeds reflect God’s commands.
3:13 wise and understanding The Septuagint, an ancient Greek translation of the OT, often employs this combination of words to describe a person who lives in accordance with the insight given by God (Deut 1:13, 15; 4:6). People demonstrate wisdom if their deeds reflect God’s commands.
15 So I took the wise and experienced leaders you chose from your tribes, and I placed them in charge of you. Some were responsible for a thousand people, some for a hundred, some for fifty, and some for ten. I also appointed other officials throughout the tribes.
6 Obey them faithfully, and this will show the people of other nations how wise you are. When they hear of all these laws, they will say, ‘What wisdom and understanding this great nation has!’
13 Choose some wise, understanding, and experienced men from each tribe, and I will put them in charge of you.’
works, with the humility of wisdom Those who are wise should demonstrate their wisdom in how they live, by deeds done with humility.
works, with the humility of wisdom Those who are wise should demonstrate their wisdom in how they live, by deeds done with humility.
3:14 not boast and tell lies against the truth James likely is admonishing his audience to refrain from sinning against the truth by boasting of their wisdom. Truth may refer to the gospel (James 1:18; 5:19) or, more generally, to that which is not false.
3:14 not boast and tell lies against the truth James likely is admonishing his audience to refrain from sinning against the truth by boasting of their wisdom. Truth may refer to the gospel (James 1:18; 5:19) or, more generally, to that which is not false.
18 By his own will he brought us into being through the word of truth, so that we should have first place among all his creatures.
19 My brothers and sisters, if any of you wander away from the truth and another one brings them back again,
3:15 is earthly Refers to wisdom that is inferior to wisdom from God.
3:15 is earthly Refers to wisdom that is inferior to wisdom from God.
unspiritual The Greek adjective psychikos refers to what is, by nature, human—things not inspired by the Holy Spirit.
unspiritual The Greek adjective psychikos refers to what is, by nature, human—things not inspired by the Holy Spirit.
demonic Describes the ultimate origin of earthly wisdom (compare to v. 6).
demonic Describes the ultimate origin of earthly wisdom (compare to v. 6).
3:16 disorder and every evil practice James describes the evil consequences of false wisdom. Earthly wisdom leads to jealousy and selfish ambition, which can culminate in a troubling situation for Christian communities.
3:16 disorder and every evil practice James describes the evil consequences of false wisdom. Earthly wisdom leads to jealousy and selfish ambition, which can culminate in a troubling situation for Christian communities.
3:17 peaceful, gentle, obedient The virtues James lists are predominantly nonselfish and nonaggressive; those who practice these virtues show greater concern for others than for themselves. They are opposite of the vices described in vv. 14–16.
3:17 peaceful, gentle, obedient The virtues James lists are predominantly nonselfish and nonaggressive; those who practice these virtues show greater concern for others than for themselves. They are opposite of the vices described in vv. 14–16.
3:18 the fruit of righteousness Righteousness and peace appear together often in the Bible (e.g., Pss 72:7; 85:10; Isa 32:17; Heb 12:11).
3:18 the fruit of righteousness Righteousness and peace appear together often in the Bible (e.g., Pss 72:7; 85:10; Isa 32:17; Heb 12:11).
11 When we are punished, it seems to us at the time something to make us sad, not glad. Later, however, those who have been disciplined by such punishment reap the peaceful reward of a righteous life.
Be Patient:
Be Patient:
5:7–12 After offering his thoughts on practicing the virtues of wisdom (3:13–5:6), James turns to instructions about how to endure suffering, develop a reliance on God, and work with another.
5:7–12 After offering his thoughts on practicing the virtues of wisdom (3:13–5:6), James turns to instructions about how to endure suffering, develop a reliance on God, and work with another.
5:7 until the coming of the Lord Anticipates an end to all exploitation and suffering (Luke 4:16–21; Rev 21:1–4). Consequently, the oppressed should exercise self-control in their reaction to their oppressors (Rom 12:12; Heb 10:30)
5:7 until the coming of the Lord Anticipates an end to all exploitation and suffering (Luke 4:16–21; Rev 21:1–4). Consequently, the oppressed should exercise self-control in their reaction to their oppressors (Rom 12:12; Heb 10:30)
12 Let your hope keep you joyful, be patient in your troubles, and pray at all times.
30 For we know who said, “I will take revenge, I will repay”; and who also said, “The Lord will judge his people.”
5:8 the coming of the Lord is near First-century believers expected Christ to return in their lifetime (Luke 21:28; Rom 13:11–12).
5:8 the coming of the Lord is near First-century believers expected Christ to return in their lifetime (Luke 21:28; Rom 13:11–12).
28 When these things begin to happen, stand up and raise your heads, because your salvation is near.”
5:11 the outcome from the Lord God eventually restored Job’s family and fortune (Job 42:10–17).
5:11 the outcome from the Lord God eventually restored Job’s family and fortune (Job 42:10–17).
5:12 oath The law required a person to be true to an oath they had taken (Lev 19:12). A person should avoid invoking God’s name in an oath that is false.
5:12 oath The law required a person to be true to an oath they had taken (Lev 19:12). A person should avoid invoking God’s name in an oath that is false.
12 Do not make a promise in my name if you do not intend to keep it; that brings disgrace on my name. I am the Lord your God.
Barry, J. D., Mangum, D., Brown, D. R., Heiser, M. S., Custis, M., Ritzema, E., … Bomar, D. (2012, 2016). Faithlife Study Bible (Jas 5:12). Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press.