The Character of Heavenly Wisdom

James has shown us the character and result of false wisdom. Now he will describe
to us the characterof Godly wisdom and exhort us to seek after Godly wisdom.
He tells us a true Christian will be characterized by Godly wisdom.

James 3:17-18

I.) The Source of Heavenly Wisdom: V17a

A.) True Wisdom Comes from God: Job 28:28, Proverbs 2:6, James 1:5, Genesis 41:38-39

II.) The Characteristics of Heavenly Wisdom: V17b

A.) Pure: James 4:8, Malachi 3:3, Matthew 5:8

B.) Peaceable: Matthew 5:9, Romans 12:18, Hebrews 12:14

C.) Gentle: Isaiah 40:11, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

D.) Reasonable: Matthew 5:3

E.) Full of Mercy: 1 Timothy 2:9-10, 1 Timothy 5:9-10, Acts 9:36, Acts 11:22-24

F.) Full of Good Fruits: Colossians 1:10, Titus 2:7

G.) Without Partiality: James 2:4, Malachi 2:9, 1 Timothy 5:21

H.) Without Hypocrisy: Matthew 23:28, Luke 12:1-2, 1 John 3:18

III.) The Results of Results Wisdom: V18

A.) Godly Wisdom Results in Righteousness: Isaiah 32:16-17, 2 Corinthians 9:10, Philippians 1:11, Hebrews 12:11

Food for thought: Godly Wisdom Produces Godly Behaviour