1/22, SS, Rooted in Christ’s Wisdom
Bible Text: James 3:13-17 | Preacher: Associate Pastor Keith Thompson | Series: Fruit by the Bushel
I. The Demostration of Godly Wisdom (v. 13)
A. It is shown in our works (v. 13a)
James 3:1; Dan. 2:28; Acts 6:3; Phil. 1:27; James 1:22
B. It is shown in our Spirit (v. 13b)
Rom. 12:3; 1 Cor. 4:7; 1 Cor. 1:31
II. The Devaluation of Godly Wisdom (vv. 14-16)
A. It is devalued when we are devicive. (v. 14)
James 1:26
B. It is devalued when we are devilish (or devilish tactics) (vv. 15-16)
2 Cor. 4:4; Col. 2:8
III. The dignity of Godly Wisdom (v. 17)
Col 2:3
A. It is pure.
B. It is peaceable.
Peace with God Rom. 5:1;
Inner Peace Phil. 4:6;
Peace with other Matt. 5:9
C. It is Patient.
Eph. 4:31-32
D. It is Productive.
Col. 3:16
E. It is without Pretense.
I Pet. 1:22
Conclusion: Prov. 3:13