AM 01-25 Wisdom from Above vs. Below Wisdom That Builds orWisdom That DestroysJames 3:14–18; 4:1 Preacher Ed | Waupaca Church of ChristThe Thesis ➤ Heavenly wisdom is CLEAN and right. ➤ Earthly wisdom is SELFISH and destructive.Two Wisdoms Above vs. Below πικρὸς ζῆλοςBitter JealousyA drive that cannot stand to lose. ἐριθείαSelfish AmbitionPower through manipulation.Ambition without conscience.Lying Against TruthUsing “Bible Talk” to hide SIN.The FalloutJames 3:16Where ambition rules, DISORDER is guaranteed. ἀκαταστασίαDisorder Confusion. Instability. Breakdown.Every Evil Thing No sin is excluded.The CauseJames 4:1 Outer chaos comes from INNER WAR. ἡδονῶνPleasuresSelf-centered HEDONISM.The Fizzing Heart Inner pressure spills chaos.Point III: CharacterJames 3:17 “Wisdom from above is FIRST PURE…” ἁγνήPurityNO HIDDEN AGENDA.Clean and sincere.Heavenly FruitPEACEABLEGENTLEOPEN TO REASONFULL OF MERCYPoint IV: HarvestJames 3:18You cannot grow fruit in a field of WAR. δικαιοσύνηRighteousnessPEACE is the soil.Surrender BOW TO CHRISTThe Plan of SalvationHEARBELIEVEREPENTCONFESSBAPTIZEFAITHFUL
