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wisdom from abovepart 1
James 3:13-4:3
wisdom from abovepart 1
James 3:13-4:3
What is “wisdom”?
① Discernment
What is wisdom?
Daniel 5:11–12 “There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods... illumination, insight and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him... an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel....”
① Discernment
What is wisdom?
Proverbs 8:10–11“Take my [wisdom personified] instruction and not silver, and knowledge rather than choicest gold. For wisdom is better than jewels; and all desirable things cannot compare with her.”
① Discernment
What is wisdom?
Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the
surest means of attaining it.J.I. Packer, Knowing God
① Discernment② Skillful living③ A pattern of life
What is wisdom?
“...wisdom is entirely practical. It is not philosophic speculation and intellectual knowledge; it is concerned with the business of living... [wisdom is] knowledge turned into action in the decisions and personal relationships of everyday life.”
William Barclay
Counterfeit “wisdom”
Its source(s)• earthly• natural• demonic
Counterfeit “wisdom”
Its source(s)• earthly (world)• natural (flesh)• demonic (devil)
Counterfeit “wisdom”
“It measures success in worldly terms, and its aims are worldly aims.”
William Barclay
Its source(s)Its character• bitter jealousy• selfish ambition• pleasure-seeking
Counterfeit “wisdom”
Its source(s)Its characterIts outcome• self-deception• chaos• conflict
Counterfeit “wisdom”
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TrueWisdom
Its source
True wisdom
Proverbs 8:17“I love those who love me; and
those who diligently seek me will find me.”
Its sourceIts characterIts outcome
True wisdom
James 3:18And the fruit that consists of
righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace.
Application①Have you found the source of true
wisdom?②Which “wisdom” is reflected in your
life?
wisdom from abovepart 1
James 3:13-4:3