Post by Cindy on May 8, 2016 10:21:57 GMT -5
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 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. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:13–18)
James pointed out that earthly wisdom differs from heavenly wisdom in a number of ways. First, the source is different. While the “wisdom” (Gk. sophia) from above originates in the heart and mind of God, earthly wisdom originates with the devil. Godly wisdom communicates concern for others through a gentle, yielding, merciful spirit; earthly wisdom is selfish and reveals a bitter jealousy toward detractors. Godly wisdom is productive; earthly wisdom confuses and tears down through evil intent. By analyzing the source, intent, and result of wisdom one can discern whether or not it is worthy of acceptance.
THE TWO TYPES OF WISDOM
Worldly Wisdom
Sees the message of the Cross as foolishness (1 Cor. 1:18)
Does not know God (1 Cor. 1:21)
Boasts in men (1 Cor. 3:21)
Takes pride in human knowledge (1 Cor. 8:2)
Is puffed up (1 Cor. 4:6)
Criticizes leadership (1 Cor. 4:8)
Relies on the power of words (1 Cor. 4:20)
Takes pride in personal accomplishments (1 Cor. 4:7)
Scoffs at differences (1 Cor. 12:21)
Insists on personal rights (1 Cor. 8:9)
Is insensitive to others (1 Cor. 8:11)
Arrogantly wounds others (1 Cor. 8:12)
Leads to envy, strife, and division (1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3)
Is full of malice (1 Cor. 14:20)
Is subject to “fall” (1 Cor. 10:12)
Will be caught in its own craftiness (1 Cor. 3:19)
Has immature understanding (1 Cor. 3:1; 14:20)
Will not last (1 Cor. 3:15)
Spiritual Wisdom
Realizes the message of the Cross is the power of God (1 Cor. 1:18)
Demonstrates the power of God (1 Cor. 2:5)
Glories in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:31)
Knows the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16)
Seeks meekness and humility (1 Cor 2:3)
Submits to spiritual leadership (1 Cor. 14:37; 16:16)
Relies on the power of God (1 Cor. 4:20)
Recognizes God as source of everything (1 Cor. 6:19, 20)
Respects diversity (1 Cor. 12:11)
Becomes servant of all (1 Cor. 9:19)
Edifies others (1 Cor. 8:1)
Seeks another’s well-being (1 Cor. 10:24)
Pursues unity (1 Cor. 12:13)
Walks in the way of love (1 Cor. 13:1)
Stands up under temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)
Maintains self-control and discipline (1 Cor. 6:12; 9:27)
Develops maturity (1 Cor. 2:6)
Will last (1 Cor. 3:10–14)
The Woman’s Study Bible
James pointed out that earthly wisdom differs from heavenly wisdom in a number of ways. First, the source is different. While the “wisdom” (Gk. sophia) from above originates in the heart and mind of God, earthly wisdom originates with the devil. Godly wisdom communicates concern for others through a gentle, yielding, merciful spirit; earthly wisdom is selfish and reveals a bitter jealousy toward detractors. Godly wisdom is productive; earthly wisdom confuses and tears down through evil intent. By analyzing the source, intent, and result of wisdom one can discern whether or not it is worthy of acceptance.
THE TWO TYPES OF WISDOM
Worldly Wisdom
Sees the message of the Cross as foolishness (1 Cor. 1:18)
Does not know God (1 Cor. 1:21)
Boasts in men (1 Cor. 3:21)
Takes pride in human knowledge (1 Cor. 8:2)
Is puffed up (1 Cor. 4:6)
Criticizes leadership (1 Cor. 4:8)
Relies on the power of words (1 Cor. 4:20)
Takes pride in personal accomplishments (1 Cor. 4:7)
Scoffs at differences (1 Cor. 12:21)
Insists on personal rights (1 Cor. 8:9)
Is insensitive to others (1 Cor. 8:11)
Arrogantly wounds others (1 Cor. 8:12)
Leads to envy, strife, and division (1 Cor. 1:10; 3:3)
Is full of malice (1 Cor. 14:20)
Is subject to “fall” (1 Cor. 10:12)
Will be caught in its own craftiness (1 Cor. 3:19)
Has immature understanding (1 Cor. 3:1; 14:20)
Will not last (1 Cor. 3:15)
Spiritual Wisdom
Realizes the message of the Cross is the power of God (1 Cor. 1:18)
Demonstrates the power of God (1 Cor. 2:5)
Glories in the Lord (1 Cor. 1:31)
Knows the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16)
Seeks meekness and humility (1 Cor 2:3)
Submits to spiritual leadership (1 Cor. 14:37; 16:16)
Relies on the power of God (1 Cor. 4:20)
Recognizes God as source of everything (1 Cor. 6:19, 20)
Respects diversity (1 Cor. 12:11)
Becomes servant of all (1 Cor. 9:19)
Edifies others (1 Cor. 8:1)
Seeks another’s well-being (1 Cor. 10:24)
Pursues unity (1 Cor. 12:13)
Walks in the way of love (1 Cor. 13:1)
Stands up under temptation (1 Cor. 10:13)
Maintains self-control and discipline (1 Cor. 6:12; 9:27)
Develops maturity (1 Cor. 2:6)
Will last (1 Cor. 3:10–14)
The Woman’s Study Bible
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