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w isdom from above part 1 James 3:13-4:3

w isdom from above part 1 James 3:13-4:3. w isdom from above part 1 James 3:13-4:3. What is “wisdom”?. Discernment. Daniel 5:11–12

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w isdom from above part 1 James 3:13-4:3

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  1. wisdom from abovepart 1James 3:13-4:3

  2. wisdom from abovepart 1James 3:13-4:3

  3. What is “wisdom”?

  4. Discernment Daniel 5:11–12 “There is a man in your kingdom in whom is a spirit of the holy gods... illumination, insight and wisdom like the wisdom of the gods were found in him...an extraordinary spirit, knowledge and insight, interpretation of dreams, explanation of enigmas and solving of difficult problems were found in this Daniel....” What is wisdom?

  5. Discernment Proverbs 8:10–11 “Take my [wisdom personified] instruction and not silver, and knowledge rather than choicest gold. For wisdom is better than jewels; and all desirable things cannot compare with her.” What is wisdom?

  6. Discernment Wisdom is the power to see and the inclination to choose the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it. J.I. Packer, Knowing God What is wisdom?

  7. Discernment Skillful living A pattern of life “...wisdom is entirely practical. It is not philosophic speculation and intellectual knowledge; it is concerned with the business of living... [wisdom is] knowledge turned into action in the decisions and personal relationships of everyday life.” William Barclay What is wisdom?

  8. Counterfeit “wisdom”

  9. Its source(s) earthly natural demonic Counterfeit “wisdom”

  10. Its source(s) earthly (world) natural (flesh) demonic (devil) “It measures success in worldly terms, and its aims are worldly aims.” William Barclay Counterfeit “wisdom”

  11. Its source(s) Its character bitter jealousy selfish ambition pleasure-seeking Counterfeit “wisdom”

  12. Its source(s) Its character Its outcome self-deception chaos conflict Counterfeit “wisdom”

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  14. TrueWisdom

  15. Its source Proverbs 8:17 “I love those who love me; and those who diligently seek me will find me.” True wisdom

  16. Its source Its character Its outcome James 3:18 And the fruit that consists of righteousness is planted in peace among those who make peace. True wisdom

  17. Application Have you found the source of true wisdom? Which “wisdom” is reflected in your life?

  18. wisdom from abovepart 1James 3:13-4:3

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