Who is the first person to come to mind when you think of wisdom? You will think of Solomon – the “wisest man in the East and all of Egypt” 1 Kings 4:30. But how did Solomon’s life end when he asked for a different type of wisdom involving leading Israel economically and militarily? Solomon involved himself in different pleasures, had wealth that could not be compared, and focused on the material. At the end of it all, he realized just how pointless it was to pursue human wisdom. Earthly wisdom is bankrupt and is a ‘striving after the wind’ (Eccl. 1: 16). James explains how Godly wisdom produces the Fruit of the Spirit and beatitudes. Now ask yourself, am I characterized by good conduct? Am I wise and understanding? Am I focused on peace? Am I striving after the wind? Am I sowing seeds of righteousness? Do I pursue theology for humility and love? Do I understand the difference between knowledge and discernment?



1. Two Facts of Wisdom: Skilled in discernment and Knowledge (v. 13)



2. Earthly Wisdom (vs. 14-16)

a. Jealousy and Selfishness (v. 14)

b. Natural and Demonic (v. 15)

c. Disorder and evil (v. 16)



3. Heavenly Wisdom (vs. 17-18)

a. The Beatitudes + Fruits of the Spirit (v. 17)

b. The Righteous Harvest (v.18)