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