Jas 3:13-18

Jas 3:13-18
2 types of wisdom
Earthly - puts me at the center of everything. Jas 3:14-16, earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Pays no attention to the fact that our time here is just a blip. It says go after everything you want, it's all about you. Lk 12:16-21. Evidence of earthly wisdom: bitter envy, selfish ambition, boasting, denying the truth, disorder, sin.
Spiritual/Heavenly - puts God at the center of everything. Jas 3:17-18. Pure, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Releases us from being centered on ourselves, so we can just serve God. The result of following God's wisdom is a harvest of righteousness.

How do we have heavenly wisdom?
1. Fear God. Prov 9:10. Respect his authority and power, and adjust our lives accordingly.
2. Abide in God. Prov 1:7.
3. Abide in God's Son. Col 2:1-3.
4. Ask for God's wisdom. Jas 1:5.