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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.
Learn how James warns teachers to control their tongues and demonstrates a living faith in taming the tongue. See how James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom, and how to avoid stumbling in word.
What does James 3:13 mean? What is wisdom? In a new section beginning in this verse, James will show that how each person answers that question depends on whether their focus is limited to this life or includes eternity in heaven.
2 lip 2020 · The first section (3:13–15) establishes the existence of the two wisdoms: the one from above, the heavenly, and the other from below, the demonic. The second subsection (vv. 16–18) contrasts the fruits of these wisdoms. The third subsection (4:1–5) delineates the conflicts stemming from enmity with God.
30 maj 2013 · 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?”
James warns believers, explaining that our daily life demonstrates how much true wisdom from God we understand and have received.
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.
