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lesson 7

 

True Wisdom

James 3:13-18

 

I.         A Mistaken Mindset: The wisdom from the world (and the devil) is good and sufficient - James 3:14-16

 

A.      It leads to a life full of envy - James 3:14

 

B.       It leads to a life full of selfish ambition - James 3:14

 

C.       It results in a denial of the truth - James 3:14

 

D.      It produces (or is accompanied by) disorder - James 3:16

 

E.       It produces (or is accompanied by) every evil practice - James 3:16

 

II.       A Correct Mindset: A Christian must use the wisdom that comes from God - James 3:15-18

 

A.      Such wisdom is seen in the good life one lives and in his deeds done in humility - James 3:13

 

B.       It is characterized by a life that is pure, peace-loving, considerate, and submissive - James 3:17

 

C.       It is also impartial, sincere, and full of mercy and good fruit - James 3:17

 

D.      Such a life, sown in peace, produces a harvest of righteousness - James 3:18

 

III.     Conclusion - Let the wise man show his wisdom by means of his attitude, his good conduct, and his fruit (deeds) - Proverbs 2:10-15

 

IV.     Memory Verse - James 3:17

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