TRUE AND COUNTERFEIT WISDOM.

TOPIC: TRUE AND COUNTERFEIT WISDOM.


TEXT: James 3: 13 18.

INTRODUCTION
The tongue can reveal genuine faith. It can give a testimony for God. It can speak wisdom. We must never confuse worldly wisdom with biblical wisdom. Worldly wisdom often leads people away from God. inflating their pride and ego. It raises false standard and pollutes the morality of society.

True wisdom has God as its source. We will never attain a wisdom that will truly make a difference unless we start with God. This is when one is able to make sound judgement. Guided by caution and discretion in words and actions. he avoids many traps and embarrassing situations. Such a person can be said to be prudent (Pro 8:11 -13). the opposite of prudence is rashness which results in reckless conduct and words often resulting in serious trouble. For clarity, let’s consider the study under the following subheadings:

1. The proof genuine wisdom 
2. The nature of true wisdom 
3. The characteristics of divine wisdom.
4. The benefits wisdom.

 READ ALSO
THE DANGER OF COMPROMISE

1. THE PROOF OF GENUINE WISDOM James 3:13; Pro 8:11 -13

Here James returns from the digression of vs 3-12 to the subject of v12. His readers decided to become teachers. But the first qualification for a teacher is wisdom. So he defined true wisdom and contrasted with its counterfeit. (Read Gal. 6:4; James 2:18), James Said “let show his wisdom by his good life" The “wisdom" as it is used in the scriptures (Pro. 12.3), moral and religious intelligence. Simply stated. it is the ability to use knowledge correctly. There are well educated and knowledgeable people, who are woefully lacking in wisdom. this shows in their words and relationships.

2. THE NATURE OF HUMAN WISDOM: James 3: 14-16; 1 Cor 2:6:16; James 1:5,17: Gal 5:19-23 2 Cor 12:20; Phil 2:3; 1:16; Rom 2:18: 16 :17; 1 Cor. 3:3

False wisdom shows itself in strife and hasty spirit. If a contentious man boasts of his wisdom, he is a liar. If these things characterize. us, though we may boast of our wisdom, our whole life is a denial of the truth revealed in Jesus (of. Eph. 4:21). Such" wisdom is carnal, devilish and worldly (1 Cor. 15:48). belongs to nature rather than the Spirit (of. 1 Cor 2:14; 15:44-46: Jude 19) and to demons rather than God (cf. 1 Tirn 4:1). The word “envying” means pain. Jealousy at the good fortune of others (Mtt. 27:18; Mk. 15:10; Rom. 1:29; Phil. 1:15; 1 Tim. 6:4; Titus 3:3; James 4:5; 1 Pet. 2:1). These are sensual living only to satisfy the animal appetites.

3 THE CHARACTERISTIC OF DIVINE WISDOM James 3:17,18; Heb. 12:14: James 2: 1-10

Wisdom that is from above is first pure, that is, chaste, pure and clean; peaceable, gentle (meek, modest and kind). It is easily entreated not stubborn or obstinate. Full of mercy always forgiving and performing acts of kindness. Full of good fruits (Gal. 5:22.23); without partiality; without hypocrisy -honest. open. genuine and true.

These are the fruits of faith. These can only be produced by peacemakers. Discord can not produce righteousness.

4. BENEFITS FROM WISDOM Prov. 3:13, 16-18, 21-26. True wisdom is better than material wealth. It is needful for daily living.

SEEK TRUE WISDOM 
My name is Ubong Kingsley Nsini. I am a preacher in Bible Christian Evangelical Church Inc. I am called by God to preach His good news and to help other preachers spread the good news all over the world.

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