Living Faith | November 22, 2020

 

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James 3:13-18

13 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. James tells us to show wisdom by good conduct and works. How else might someone display wisdom? Explain.

  2. Have you ever seen the wisdom “not from above” in real life? Can you tell us about it?

  3. In practice, how can you distinguish between wisdom that is from above and wisdom that is not?

  4. Of the characteristics of wisdom from above (17), which do you find most desirable or beautiful? Why?

  5. Have you ever known anyone who embodied wisdom from above? Tell us about him or her.

  6. Is it possible to get a spiritual outcome by non-spiritual means? Explain.

Prayer

Pray that we will be wise (James 1:5).

 
 
Scott Reavely