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2 lip 2020 · We can recap James so far as: a believer should stand confidently (chap. 1), serve compassionately (chap. 2), and speak carefully (chap. 3). The believer should be what God wants them to be, do what God wants them to do, and speak as God wants them to speak.
James 3:13-18 is like many other texts in the NT that describe the Christian’s relationship to the world. Here we are confronted with the unmistakable and decisive contrast between what this world prizes and approves and what followers of Jesus prize and approve.
Now in James 3:13-18, James argues that true faith lives by God’s wisdom instead of secular, worldly wisdom. He describes how God’s wisdom is from above (3:17) and how worldly wisdom is earthly, natural, and demonic (3:15).
4 mar 2018 · Two versions of wisdom: one which is the real deal and one which is an imitation of the real thing. We’ll learn the difference between those who pretend to be wise, and those who really are wise. We’ll see that one version of wisdom comes from above and another version comes from below. Let’s learn what true wisdom is.
True wisdom is always meek, mild, gentle; and that is the wisdom which is needful, if men would become public teachers. It is remarkable that the truly wise man is always characterized by a calm spirit, a mild and placid demeanor, and by a gentle, though firm, enunciation of his sentiments.
Enduring Word Bible Commentary James Chapter 3. James 3 – Warnings and Words to Teachers. Videos for James 3: James 3:1-12 – Taming the Tongue. James 3:13-18 – Earthly Wisdom and Heavenly Wisdom. A. The demonstration of a living faith in controlling what we say.
30 maj 2013 · 1. For harmonious relationships, behave with godly wisdom (3:13, 17). In typical fashion, James sets his trap and then springs it! He asks (3:13a), “Who among you is wise and understanding?” Perhaps some of the self-appointed teachers were thinking, “I’m glad that you recognize my talents!”
