WISDOM AND THE CHURCH

Intro. - Sergeant Schultz in Hogan’s Heroes

The Nature Of Wisdom vs13-14

Examine your heart - Do you really want to be wise?

Wisdom must be acted out in your life

These actions must be done in humility, both teaching and learning

The Source Of Wisdom v15

True wisdom comes from God

Earthly wisdom is inferior to heavenly wisdom

Earthly wisdom is unspiritual - not of God - demonic

The Express Of Wisdom

False wisdom - the opposite of humility - results in disorder

True wisdom - most important is that it be pure, centered in holiness

True wisdom - is humility put into practice - v17

Righteousness flourishes when there is peace

Concl. - Humility in practice results in God’s exultation - James 4:1-10

“God will cause him to be valued in the body of Christ.” (Moody One)