Who is Wise?

James 3:13-18

I. Wisdom Displayed – v. 13

A. In Godliness – See Proverbs 9:10; Jeremiah 9:23-24

B. In Good Conduct

II. Deviant Wisdom – vs. 14-16

A. The Motivation – v. 14a

B. The Nature – vs. 14b-15

1. Ungodly

2. Defiant of the truth

3. Earthly

4. Sensual

5. Demonic

C. The Effect – v. 16

III. Divine Wisdom – vs. 17-18

A. The Source – v. 17a

B. The Nature – 17

1. Pure

2. Peaceable

3. Gentle

4. Compliant

5. Full of mercy and good fruits

6. Without partiality

7. Without hypocrisy

C. The Effect – v. 18

Conclusion – Who is Wise?

· Not the person who leaves God out of His Life – Psalm 14:1; Luke 12:20

· The Person who trusts the Lord and obeys Him – Psalm 107:43