2. #JamesPCC “Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.” - James 3:18

3. #JamesPCC HOW CAN I PLANT SEEDS OF PEACE?

4. #JamesPCC HOW CAN I PLANT SEEDS OF PEACE? James: “WISDOM”

5. #JamesPCC “Wisdom is the best gift of the gods. It is the mother of all good things.” - Cicero

6. #JamesPCC A. Wisdom is a lifestyle

7. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle v.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.”

9. #JamesPCC “Every two days we now create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003.” - Eric Schmidt (CEO, Google)

10. #JamesPCC Knowledge creates pride Wisdom cultivates humility

11. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle B. Its absence causes problems

12. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle B.Its absence causes problems But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. – James 3:14

13. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle B.Its absence causes problems 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. – James 3:14

14. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle B.Its absence causes problems 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. – James 3:14

15. #JamesPCC A.Wisdom is a lifestyle B.Its absence causes problems 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. – James 3:14

16. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE v. 17 - "The wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure."

17. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE "The man of integrity walks securely." -Proverbs 10:9

18. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE "The man of integrity walks securely." -Proverbs 10:9

19. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE

20. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE v. 17 - "Wisdom is... peace loving"

21. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE "Any fool can start arguments, the wise thing is to stay out of them." - Proverbs 20:3 (GN)

22. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE "Any fool can start arguments, the wise thing is to stay out of them." - Proverbs 20:3 (GN)

23. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments?

24. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments? 1.COMPARING

25. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments? 1.COMPARING 2.CONDEMNING

26. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments? 1.COMPARING 2.CONDEMNING “You can bury a relationship with a lot of little digs”

27. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments? 1.COMPARING 2.CONDEMNING 3.CONTRADICTING

28. #JamesPCC What Causes Arguments? 1.COMPARING 2.CONDEMNING 3.CONTRADICTING “Wisdom is the art of knowing what to overlook!” - William James

29. #JamesPCC "Whoever is patient and slow to anger shows great understanding, but whoever has a quick temper magnifies his foolishness." -Proverbs 14:29 (The Voice)

30. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE

31. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE v. 17 "Wisdom is... considerate"

32. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE "Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit." - Proverbs 15:4

33. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE

34. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE v. 17 "Wisdom is... submissive

35. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE "A fool thinks he needs no advice. A wise man listens to others." - Proverbs 12:15 (LB)

36. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE 5. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T EMPHASIZE

37. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE 5. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T EMPHASIZE v. 17 "Wisdom is... full of mercy and good fruit"

38. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE 5. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T EMPHASIZE “Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.” - Proverbs 17:9 (NLT)

39. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE 5.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T EMPHASIZE 6. IF I'M WISE, I WON'T DISGUISE

40. #JamesPCC 1.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T COMPROMISE 2.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T ANTAGONIZE 3.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T MINIMIZE 4.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T CRITICIZE 5.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T EMPHASIZE 6.IF I'M WISE, I WON'T DISGUISE v. 17 "Wisdom is... impartial and sincere"

41. #JamesPCC IMPARTIAL = SINCERE =

42. #JamesPCC IMPARTIAL = adiakritos SINCERE =

43. #JamesPCC IMPARTIAL = adiakritos SINCERE = anypokritos

44. #JamesPCC HYPOCRITE

45. #JamesPCC Whoever tries to hide his sins will not succeed, but the one who confesses his sins and leaves them behind will find mercy. - Proverbs 28:13

46. #JamesPCC

47. Knowledge – education Wisdom – God

48. #JamesPCC Knowledge – education Wisdom – God Knowledge – look around Wisdom – look up

49. #JamesPCC Knowledge – education Wisdom – God Knowledge – look around Wisdom – look up Knowledge – you learn Wisdom – a gift

50. #JamesPCC “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.” – James 1:5

51. #JamesPCC "The secret is Christ himself; in him lie hidden all God's treasures of wisdom." - Colossians 2:3 (NEB)

52. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER:

53. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER: 1. Confess (1 John 1:9).

54. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER: 1. Confess (1 John 1:9). 2. Own Up (Luke 6:42).

55. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER: 1. Confess (1 John 1:9). 2. Own Up (Luke 6:42). 3. Cherish God (Colossians 3:13).

56. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER: 1. Confess (1 John 1:9). 2. Own Up (Luke 6:42). 3. Cherish God (Colossians 3:13). 4. Forgive Others (Ephesians 4:32).

57. #JamesPCC IF YOU’RE BITTER: 1. Confess (1 John 1:9). 2. Own Up (Luke 6:42). 3. Cherish God (Colossians 3:13). 4. Forgive Others (Ephesians 4:32). 5. Trust God’s Justice (Romans 12:19).

58. #JamesPCC