TWO TYPES OF WISDOM | JAMES 3:13-18 | BRODIE TEOH

Intro In this passage James paints a contrasting picture between two types of Wisdom, like that of Solomons writings in Proverbs 9. He puts true Wisdom to the test. v13. Who is Wise and Understanding Among You? If we claim to be wise, then our character reflects good conduct and there is a gentleness and meekness that goes with it. v14-16. Characteristic’s of the Unwise 1. Boast: Arrogance or to have superiority over. 2. False to the truth: The unwise have a forever changing truth. 3. Earthly: It is obsessed with worldly success. 4. Unspiritual: Translated soulless, wisdom from oneself. 5. Demonic: Wisdom that is so contrary to God that the Devil endorses it. v16. Results of the Unwise James 3:16 “for where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.” v17-18. Characteristics of Wisdom from Above 1. Pure: Matthew 5:8 2. Peaceable: Matthew 5:9 3. Gentle: Matthew 5:39-40 4. Open to reason: Genesis 13:8-9 5. Mercy: Matthew 5:7 6 Good Fruits: James 2:15-16 7 Impartial: James 1:8 8 Sincere: Romans 12:9 v18. The Polar Opposite of v16. What portrait of wisdom do you relate to most? Ask God for Wisdom James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”