God's wisdom (truth, from above, pure)
If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom... But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:13, 17-18 NLT
We receive God's wisdom and put it "in the ground" of our lives:
The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!”
Matthew 13:23 NLT
Human wisdom (folly, bitterness, selfishness)
But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.
James 3:14-16 NLT
Just ask for God's wisdom (James 1:5) and submit to his plan. Jesus gives skills for living here and now. (Matthew 7:7-12)
Choosing wisdom has a major impact on our lives and the lives of people around us.
- Wisdom of God leads to revolution positive life change, i.e. salvation, harmony, peace, and joy.
- Wisdom of world leads to jealousy and selfishness, disorder, evil of every kind i.e. destruction, discord, anxiety, and depression.
God's wisdom transforms our character and affections from the inside out by the power of the Holy Spirit available for every believer in Jesus Christ. Will you ask God for this wisdom?
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