James 3:13-18 — “Wisdom”
“James”
- The Best Question Ever: “What is the ___________ thing to do?
- Wisdom flows from _________________________.
James 3:13-16, “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.”
- It’s not the ______________ of truth that makes you wise. It’s the ___________________ of truth.
- We tend to think that wisdom is “orthodoxy” which means _______________________. It’s actually “orthopraxis,” which is _______________________________.
- If envy is left unchecked the desire for the “thing” turns into a dislike for the ________________ who has the “thing”.
James 3:17-18, “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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