But the wisdom that comesfrom heaven is first of all pure, then peace loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
JAMES 3:17
Meaning?
Not clever words.
Not long prayers.
Not being the loudest in the room.
It looks like this:
Wisdom is not just words…
It is character.
It is visible.
It bears fruit.
Wisdom is not what you say…
It is how you live.
Pure.
Peace-loving.
Considerate.
Submissive.
Full of mercy.
Good fruit.
Impartial.
Sincere.
1. Wisdom Produces Peace – EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
JAMES 3:18
True wisdom produces peace.
You’re not always right.
You don’t always win.
You don’t always argue.
You discern when to speak.
And when to stay silent.
You don’t gossip.
You don’t stir drama.
You are safe.
Not a storm in people’s lives…
But shelter.
You sow peace.
And reap righteousness.
God’s wisdom doesn’t stir chaos…
It calms.
It doesn’t fuel conflict…
It heals.
2. Wisdom is Meek, Not Proud – SPIRITUAL + EMOTIONAL HEALTH
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
JAMES 3:13
Wisdom is not a platform.
It is a posture.
A wise person listens more than they speak.
They don’t rush to post.
They don’t dominate conversations.
Their lives speak for them..
Their kindness speaks.
Their patience speaks.
Wisdom does not seek to be seen.
It seeks to serve.
Humility is fruit.
Not just a trait.
The fruit of wisdom is a humble life.
Not attention-seeking.
Not boastful.
Not loud.
3. Wisdom Builds Others – RELATIONAL HEALTH
A wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
PROVERBS 14:1
Wisdom builds.
In the home.
It builds a peaceful home.
A stable marriage.
A joyful atmosphere.
In relationships.
It doesn’t tear down with insults.
It doesn’t nag.
It doesn’t demean.
In leadership.
It inspires.
It leads by example.
It takes responsibility
In parenting.
It teaches right from wrong.
It disciplines with kindness.
It rewards.
Wisdom knows when to speak.
When to pray.
When to wait.
Wisdom is not always loud.
But it is always working.
4. Wisdom Is Righteous – SPIRITUAL HEALTH
It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God, that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.
1 CORINTHIANS 1:30
You can’t separate wisdom from holiness.
Wise people fear God…
And live like it.
Wisdom is visible.
Wisdom is quiet.
It moves with grace.
It walks with discernment.
It doesn’t parade itself.
It doesn’t manipulate.
It doesn’t provoke.
5. Wisdom is Fear of the Lord – SPIRITUAL HEALTH
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
PROVERBS 9:10
Without reverence for God…
You are not wise.
No matter your education.
No matter your success.
No matter your talent.
Wisdom begins with fear.
Holy fear.
Fear that keeps you from sin.
Fear that keeps you from pride.
Fear that causes repentance.
6. Examine the fruit
Are you wise?
Look at the fruit.
Are you gentle?
Peaceful?
Patient?
Sincere?
Do your words build?
Or destroy?
Are you spiritually humble?
Or proud and defensive?
Do people trust you?
Or tiptoe around you?
It leaves evidence.
It reveals who you really are.
7. Wisdom is know by its fruit
By their fruit you will recognise them.
MATTHEW 7:16
Not their reputation.
Not their popularity.
Not their church position.
Their fruit.
Pure.
Peaceful.
Sincere.
Full of mercy.
If the wisdom is from GOD…
The fruit will look like him.
LET US PRAY
HEAVENLY FATHER GRANT US YOUR WISDOM TO BE MORE LIKE YOU. TO FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE YOU SENT IN YOUR PRECIOUS SON JESUS. TO ACCEPT THE GIFT AND THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME WE PRAY. AMEN.
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