Wisdom from Heaven

 

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But 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. 

 

1. Wisdom starts with purity.

We can't have the 5 other traits mentioned in this verse above without purity.   

How much of the world will we allow into our lives?  We must take out of our lives what contaminates us.   

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is...peace-loving...

2. The wise love peace.

Conflict cannot continue without our participation.

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is... considerate... 

3.  The wise consider other people's point of view.

Give your thoughts a break.  You already think them.  John Maxwell.   

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is...submissive... 

4.  The wise are willing to yield to others.  They are not locked into a position.  

Are we reasonable?  Can we be reasoned with?

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is ...full of mercy and good fruit... 

5.  The wise minimize the mistakes of others.  

I'd rather stand before God for having loved too much than for having judged to much.  What do we need to stop bringing up to other people?

James 3:17

New International Version

17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is ...impartial and sincere. 

 

6.  The wise are authentic.

 

What are we hiding?

Why does God want us wise?

James 3:18

Easy-to-Read Version

18 People who work for peace in a peaceful way get the blessings that come from right living.

 

Wisdom is knowledge applied.  

Allen Pedram