But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
James 3:17
So many people in this world claim to be wise; however, James reminds us today that there are two kinds of wisdom… There is wisdom which comes from above (Godly) and wisdom which does not come from above (worldly)… Each source of wisdom can be found by the seeds planted and developed from it, as we see that James shares with us today in our focus verse the attributes aligned with the wisdom which comes from above… Wisdom is defined as having insight, intelligence, acumen, or astuteness toward a specific topic and the ability to apply this knowledge in a manner that renders fair judgment and understanding… Wisdom is a deeper level of knowledge within a particular matter and oftentimes allows others a better opportunity to understand any given subject… In understanding the overall spectrum of wisdom, we must understand today that there is power in wisdom and that wisdom can be used in two different ways… When I acquire wisdom about a particular issue, I can use it for a positive or negative impact… Negatively using wisdom is the flipside of Godly wisdom, as it usually is used to better one's standing or to bring down someone else… This passage, taken from the book of James, reminds us to consider the avenues in which we venture in obtaining wisdom… Understand today, to be wise is to accumulate knowledge; however, how we utilize the knowledge we gain is another story… You should be a positive influence on your communities if you are walking in the wisdom of God… If you are doing more harm than good, please, check your sources!!!
ALL FOR HIS GLORY!
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