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Godly Wisdom v. Worldly Wisdom - PowerPoint Presentation

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Godly Wisdom v. Worldly Wisdom - PPT Presentation

Growing toward spiritual maturity A study of the epistle of James James 31318 Learning the difference between Godly amp worldly wisdom is to discern good from godly and then act on it Spiritual Life Principle ID: 604757

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Godly Wisdom v. Worldly Wisdom

Growing toward spiritual maturity

A study of the epistle of James, James 3:13—18.Slide2

Learning the difference between Godly & worldly wisdom is to discern good from godly and then act on it

Spiritual Life Principle:Slide3

The Origin of Worldly Wisdom

It is Earthly. Stems from man’s attempt to gain apart from God. Romans 1:20—21. IT IS REASON.

It is Natural, or Unspiritual.

Psychiatry & psychology come from this!

It is Demonic, Counterfeit religions are full of demonic wisdom. Satan ~ the god of this world,

2 Cor. 4:4Slide4

The Operation of Worldly Wisdom

Jealous Anger or Envy: Gal. 5:20; 1 Cor. 3:3; Pr. 3:31; 27:17; Mk. 7:22; Rom. 1:29.

Selfish Ambition: a “party spirit.” Campaigning

Proud Arrogance: Promotion of self

Deceitful Actions: fabrications designed to make us look good.Slide5

The Outcome of Worldly Wisdom

Confusion: found in 1:18, 3:8. “unruly, unstable.”

sometimes to describe anarchy.

God is not a God of Confusion, 1 Cor. 14:33.

Every Evil Work: That which is “worthless” or “good for nothing.”

Countered also by Paul, 2 Cor. 12:20 & John, Rev. 3:16—17.Slide6

The Origin of Godly Wisdom

It

is coming

down from above.

It is there for the believer’s taking if he is unwavering in his faith, James 1:5.

“The wise one is the one who has given himself to Jesus Christ and keeps himself in submission to the will of God.” Dr. Jeremiah.Slide7

The Operation of Godly Wisdom

It is Pure: No hidden agenda.

It is Peaceable: Does not lead to strife.

It is Gentle: “Velvet Steel.” Able to communicate hard truth with a soft tongue.Slide8

The Operation of Godly Wisdom

It is Willing to Yield: Knows how to compromise

It is Full of Mercy: Is not full of wrath.

It is Fruitful in Good works: Faithfulness results in fruitfulness.

It is Unwavering: it holds confident faith in God’s counsel.Slide9

The Outcome of Godly Wisdom

A Harvest of Righteousness

Proverbs 3:13, “Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding.”Slide10

Spiritual Life Principle Application:

Proverbs 2:2, 6, “Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. For the LORD grants wisdom!”

Apply yourself to learn wisdom and get understanding. Learn how to discern between good & Godly, then ACT on it.