What Kind of Wisdom Are You Searching For?

James 3:13-18

James 3:13

1. When we read scripture we should always ask ourselves how the passage applies to me.

2. How can we identify a person who is wise and understanding?

Good conduct

Shown in works

In meekness

James 3:14-16

3. James points out the evidences of earthly wisdom.

Bitter jealousy

Selfish ambition

4. James also points out the outcome of earthly wisdom.

Disorder

Every vile practice

James 3:17-18

5. James point out the evidences of wisdom from above.

Pure

Peaceable

Gentle

Open to reason

Full of mercy and good fruits

Impartial

Sincere

6. James also points out the outcomes of wisdom from above

Righteousness

Peace

7. How do we get heavenly wisdom?

James 1:5

Colossians 2:1-3

Deuteronomy 4:5-6