Heavenly Wisdom and Worldly Wisdom

James turns his attention to the philosophy that guides our life. As he has with trials, works and our tongue, he tells us to live a life that is consistent with the wisdom God has given us.

James 3:13

I.) Worldly Wisdom:

A.) Worldly Wisdom Glorifies Self: Ecclesiastes 2:1-16, Genesis 3:6-7

B.) Man Created Wisdom: Colossians 2:8, Romans 1:20-23, Romans 1:28-32, Isaiah 47:10

C.) Heavenly View of Worldly Wisdom: Matthew 11:25, 1 Corinthians 1:19-20, 1 Corinthians 3:18-20, Proverbs 16:25, Proverbs 3:7

II.) Heavenly Wisdom:

A.) Wisdom of God: Daniel 2:20-23, Ezra 7:25, Psalm 147:5, Jeremiah 10:7, 1 Timothy 1:17, Job 28:28

B.) Wisdom of Solomon: 1 Kings 3:5-12, 1 Kings 4:29, 1 Kings 10:24

C.) Worldly View of Heavenly Wisdom: Acts 17:18, 1 Corinthians 1:26-27

III.) Wisdom Lived Out: V13

A.) Seek God’s Wisdom: 1 Timothy 6:20-21, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Isaiah 5:21

B.) Live a Wise Life: Philippians 1:27, 1 Peter 2:12, 1 Peter 3:16, Ephesians 5:15-16

C.) Gentle Wisdom: Numbers 12:3, Psalm 25:9, 2 Corinthians 10:1, Ephesians 4:2, 2 Timothy 2:25

Food for thought: Seek God’s Wisdom and Live it Out.