Seeking Wisdom: James 3:13-4:3 Overview
In James 3:13-4:3, the importance of wisdom is emphasized through contrasts with envy, selfish ambition, and the qualities of heavenly wisdom. The passage also delves into the root causes of conflicts arising from improper motives and desires. Wisdom vs. Intelligence is explored, highlighting the distinction between knowledge and the ability to apply that knowledge with good judgment, as articulated by Charles Spurgeon. The concept of two kinds of wisdom is examined, urging individuals to demonstrate wisdom through humble and virtuous actions.
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September 23, 2018 SEEKING WISDOM JAMES 3:13 4:3
James 3:13 4:3 (New International Version) 13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbour bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
James 3:13 4:3 (New International Version) 16For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17But 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. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:13 4:3 (New International Version) 41What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don t they come from your desires that battle within you? 2You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. You do not have because you do not ask God. 3When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.
Wisdom vs Intelligence Intelligence Wisdom
Wisdom vs Intelligence Intelligence Wisdom the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills A collection information for military or political use
Wisdom vs Intelligence Intelligence Wisdom the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills A collection information for military or political use The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement.
Wisdom vs Intelligence Charles Spurgeon Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise But to know how to use knowledge is to have wisdom.
Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:13 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 Wise person is known by humility and how they live
Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:14-15 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such wisdom does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Wise person is not selfish or prideful
Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. Worldly wisdom or poor use of intelligence produces disorder and chaos
Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:17-18 But wisdom that comes from heaven is pure; then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. Godly wisdom produces harmony and righteousness
Impact of Earthly Wisdom James 4:1-2a What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don t they come from your desires that battle within you? You desire but do not have, so you kill. You covet but you cannot get what you want, so you quarrel and fight. Earthly wisdom is in conflict with our need for healthy relationships
Submit Yourselves to God James 4:2b-3 You do not have because you do not ask God. When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with the wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures." Consider Solomon .
Wise Living Be aware of HOW you are using your knowledge develop Godly Wisdom in your life . Seek God not Self Holy, holy, holy is the lord God Almighty Listen - Be Careful of your Words
