Genuine Wisdom - Pastor Jared Ott

James 1:5-6
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom

FALSE WISDOM Vs. 14 – 16

1. The Motivation of False Wisdom

James 3:14
But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth

2. The Characteristics of False Wisdom

James 3:15
Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic

3. The Result of False Wisdom

James 3:16
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

TRUE WISDOM Vs. 17 – 18

1. The Motivation of True Wisdom

James 3:17a
But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure…

2. The Characteristics of True Wisdom

James 3:17b
…then peace-loving ,considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

3. The Results of True Wisdom

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.