Wisdom That Works

There's nothing quite like a good tree that produces fruit that looks good and tastes good. James teaches us that wisdom is like that too– where it comes from determines both its form and its fruit. And the "wisdom from above" that James speaks of is demonstrated, not in knowledge or intellect, but by its conduct and character. True wisdom is shown by its works and its fruit! James wants his readers to know what this wisdom looks like, and to grow in it. He also warns us of a 'false wisdom' which has its own form and bears its own fruit too. O, how we need this wisdom from above in the church and in the world today. Where does it come from? It comes from above! From heaven. From God. And so again, we are drawn to prayer to ask Him who gives generously to all who ask in faith as we depend upon the Spirit of Christ who is our wisdom.