Wisdom is one of those elusive qualities of which, the more you try to gain, the less you seem to have. Why is this? The problem with our efforts to achieve wisdom is just that: it is our own effort. We can gain all kinds of knowledge of how the world works, of psychology, science, and literature. We can even study the Scriptures and learn about great characters of the Bible and of the character of God himself. But head knowledge does not lead to wisdom. In this message by Ed Young, from James 3:13-18, find out how to get smart God's way, by gaining the wisdom that can only come from a supernatural work of God.
James 3:13-18
13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. 16For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.
17But 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. 18Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.
See everyone in class!
Brian
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