The Pressure Between Two Wisdoms James 3:1-12

2 Chronicles 1: That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” 8 Solomon answered God, “You have shown great kindness to David my father and have made me king in his place. 9 Now, LORD God, let your promise to my father David be confirmed, for you have made me king over a people who are as numerous as the dust of the earth. 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?”

2 Chronicles 1: God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, riches or honor, nor for the death of your enemies, and since you have not asked for a long life but for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king, 12 therefore wisdom and knowledge will be given you. And I will also give you wealth, riches and honor, such as no king who was before you ever had and none after you will have.”

Ecclesiastes 1:16 I thought to myself, “Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before me; I have experienced much of wisdom and knowledge.” Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom.

Matthew 7:24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 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 ENVY

14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, SELFISH AMBITION

14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. BOASTFUL

15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, EARTHLY

15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, UNSPIRITUAL

15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. DEMONIC

1Corinthians 14:33 For God is not a God of disorder but of peace. 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; Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 2 Corinthians 11:2 I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him. Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

then peace-loving, Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

considerate, Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

submissive, Galatians 5:23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Matthew 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

full of mercy and good fruit, Ephesians 2:4 But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, Titus 3:5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

impartial Matthew 5:37 Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.

and sincere. 1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, Matthew 6:2 “So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do …

BITTER ENVY SELFISH AMBITION BOASTING EARTHLY UNSPIRITUAL DEMONIC DISORDER & EVERY EVIL PRACTICE PURE PEACE LOVING CONSIDERATE SUBMISSIVE FULL OF MERCY IMPARTIAL SINCERE PEACE & RIGHTEOUSNESS

Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness. No God - No Wisdom Know God - Know Wisdom

Where have you felt pressure to give into earthly wisdom? What can we avoid in our lives to keep us from hearing earthly wisdom? What are some practical steps one can take to stay focused on the wisdom of God?