James 3:13~18 (NIV) 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it 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. by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:13~18 Making Wise Relationships

James 2:17,20,26

James 3:13~18 Making Wise Relationships

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven is earthly but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 the wisdom that comes from heaven 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. Earthly Wisdom vs Heavenly Wisdom

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 13 Let them show it 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. by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. Show it, prove it !

1 Kings 3:12 (NLT) I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have!

‘The Judgment of Solomon’, 1649

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

(verse 15) The Origin of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. Earthly ἐ πίγειος … of this world 2. Unspiritual ψυχική … sensual, natural 3. Demonic δαιμονιώδης … of the Devil

The Origin of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. The World 2. Self 3. Satan

1. Old Self 2. The World 2. The World 3. Satan Holy Spirit GROWTH / TRANSFORMATION ConversionDeparture Me MeBackslidingGrowing

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

(verses 14 & 16) The Nature of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. Bitter Envy 2. Selfish Ambition

The Nature of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. Bitter Envy 2. Selfish Ambition 3. Untamed tongue

The Nature of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. Bitter Envy 2. Selfish Ambition 3. Untamed tongue Your response when you don’t have something others have. Envy

The Nature of Wisdom That Does Not Come from Heaven 1. Bitter Envy 2. Selfish Ambition 3. Untamed tongue Your response when you don’t have something others have. Your response when you want something that you don’t have. Envy Ambition

Two Kinds of Wisdom Earthly Wisdom Heavenly Wisdom ORIGINNATURERESULT 1. The World 2. Self 3. Satan 1. Bitter envy 2. Selfish ambition 3. Untamed tongue 1. Disorder 2. Evil practice

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

John 14:26 (RSV) But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. John 16:13a (RSV) When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all the truth;

Isaiah 11:2a (NKJV) The Spirit of the L ORD shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,…

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please … open to reason, willing to yield  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest (ESV, MEV, RSV) (ESV, MEV, RSV) (NLT, NKJV, ISV)

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it 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. by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

John 3:17 1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?

John 3:17 1 John 3:17 If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Deuteronomy 15:7~8,10~11 If anyone is poor among your fellow Israelites… do not be hardhearted or tightfisted toward them. Rather, be openhanded and freely lend them whatever they need… Give generously to them and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the L ORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to. There will always be poor people in the land. Therefore I command you to be openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy in your land.

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest Good works

Colossians 1:9b~10 We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,…

James 3:17 (ERV) But the wisdom that comes from God is like this:  pure  peaceful  gentle  easy to please  ready to help people who have trouble  ready to do good for others  fair and honest Active, NOT passive Deeds, NOT words Walk, NOT talk Actions, NOT articulations    

Two Kinds of Wisdom Earthly Wisdom Heavenly Wisdom ORIGINNATURERESULT 1. The World Holy Spirit 2. Self 3. Satan 1. Bitter envy 2. Selfish ambition 3. Untamed tongue 1. Disorder 2. Evil practice Pure, peaceful, gentle, easy to please, helping people in trouble, doing good to others, fair and honest 1. Peace 2. Righteousness

James 3:13~18 (NIV) 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But 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. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.

Two Kinds of Wisdom Earthly Wisdom Heavenly Wisdom ORIGINNATURERESULT 1. The World Holy Spirit 2. Self 3. Satan 1. Bitter envy 2. Selfish ambition 3. Untamed tongue 1. Disorder 2. Evil practice Pure, peaceful, gentle, easy to please, helping people in trouble, doing good to others, fair and honest 1. Peace 2. Righteousness

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will.

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