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“Who Is A Wise Man?”

Discover the qualities of a wise man according to James, as he lives a good life, seeks divine knowledge, honors parents, restrains his lips, fears evil, obeys God, wins souls, and prepares to meet the Bridegroom. Are you wise or foolish?

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“Who Is A Wise Man?”

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  1. “Who Is A Wise Man?” James 3:13

  2. James 3:13 • “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom”

  3. Who Is A Wise Man? • According to James: • A man of understanding! • Psalms 119:125 • A man of good works! • Titus 2:7 • A man of good conduct! • Psalms 50:23 • A man who works! • 2 Thessalonians 3:10 • A man who is meek! • Psalms 25:9

  4. What is Wisdom? • “a wise attitude, belief, or course of action” • Webster’s online dictionary • “the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight” • Dictionary.com

  5. Knowledge & Wisdom? • “Knowledge” is what one knows and “wisdom” is “the ability to judge soundly and deal sagaciously with facts, especially as they relate to life and conduct” - Webster

  6. True Wisdom • “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” (NKJV)– James 3:17 • In contrast to worldly “wisdom”! • 1 Cor. 1:19-31 • Cf. James 3:13-16

  7. Who is a Wise Man? • One who lives a good life! • James 3:13 • Matthew 12:35 • Galatians 6:7-8 To be wise, one must live a good life!

  8. Who is a Wise Man? • One who seeks Divine knowledge! • “The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge” – Prov. 18:15 • Proverbs 1:5; 8:33; 12:15; 21:11-12 • Psalms 119:15-16, 24, 35; 47-48, 69-70, 77, 173-174 • Matthew 5:6; James 1:21; 1 Peter 1:21; 2:2 The wise man desires to learn God’s Will! Do you?

  9. Who is a Wise Man? • One who honors his parents! • “A wise son heareth his father's instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke” – Prov. 13:1 • Proverbs 1:8; 6:20-21; 10:1; 13:1; 15:20; 17:21, 25 • Proverbs 23:22-26; 28:7 • Luke 18:20; Ephesians 6:1-3 The wise man will obey godly parents!

  10. Who is a Wise Man? • One who restrains his lips! • “In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise” – Prov. 10:19 • Proverbs 29:11; 17:28; 21:23 • Psalms 39:1 • James 1:19; 3:1-13 (evils of tongue – requires a bridle) • Ephesians 4:29; Matthew 12:36-37 The wise man will control his mouth!

  11. Who is a Wise Man? • One who fears and departs from evil! • “A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident.” – Prov. 14:16 • Proverbs 1:7; 3:7; 8:13; 9:10; 16:6 • Psalms 89:7 • Ecclesiastes 12:13 • Proverbs 28:14; 2 Timothy 2:19 • Job 1:1; 2:3 The wise man will fear God and avoid evil!

  12. Who is a Wise Man? • One who hears and obeys God! • “Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock”– Matt. 7:24-25 • Matthew 7:26-27 • Ecclesiastes 12:13 • Matthew 7:21; James 1:22; John 15:14; 14:15 • Hebrews 5:8-9 • Revelation 22:14 The wise man will hear and obey the will of God!

  13. Who is a Wise Man? • One who wins souls! • “And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever” – Daniel 12:3 • Proverbs11:30 • Matthew 16:26 • James 5:20; Romans 11:14 • 1 Timothy 4:16; 1 Peter 4:8 The wise man sees his responsibility toward the lost!

  14. Who is a Wise Man? • One who prepares to meet the Bridegroom! • Matthew 25:1-13 • Wise virgins made preparation! • “were ready”! • Allowed to “go in”! • The “door was shut” - never to be opened! • Foolish virgins did not prepare! • Jesus said, “I know you not”! • Follow the counsel of the wise man Amos! • “…prepare to meet they God O Israel.” – Amos 4:12 • He has “appointed a day” - Acts 17:30-31 The wise man will prepare to meet the righteous Judge of all judges - Jesus!

  15. Who Is A Wise Man? • One who lives a good life! • One who seeks Divine knowledge! • One who honors his parents! • One who restrains his lips! • One who fears and departs from evil! • One who hears and obeys God! • One who wins souls! • One who prepares to meet the Bridegroom! Are you one who is wise or foolish?

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