JAMES-Chapter 3, Part B

Wisdom shows us how-to do-good works. How do you receive wisdom? Does it come easily? Why or why not? Dig deep into these last verses found in James 3. Spend some time listening to the videos provided. You have a couple new faces today to shake things up a bit. Don’t forget to write out at least one verse from James Chapter 3 and display it. Pray it into existence for your living faith action. Ask God for His heavenly wisdom to apply it.

Cross-References:

1 Peter 2:12

Ecclesiastes 1:2

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Luke 22:25-26

VIDEOS:

REFLECTIONS & THOUGHTS TO PONDER:

Are you praying for wisdom?

Do you need wisdom in your marriage, job, relationship with others, reading Scripture, handling life, making decisions,etc.?

Think about this piece by piece: But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

• Pure – Similar to without hypocrisy. Full of integrity, sincere. Proper motivation.
•  Peaceable and gentle – The opposite of aggressive and assertive. Jesus is the prime example.
•  Reasonable – Bible teacher John MacArthur says, “The original term described someone who was teachable, compliant, easily persuaded, and who willingly submitted to military   discipline or moral and legal standards. For believers, it defines obedience to God’s standards.”
•  Full of mercy – James already discussed that those with true religion will look after orphans and widows in their distress.
•  Good fruits – The faithful person will bear fruit.
•  Unwavering – We won’t give in when we face trials.
•  Without hypocrisy – Being a hearer but not a doer, or blessing God and cursing man with the same mouth.

Application: In what area do you need more wisdom from above?