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Series: Faith That Works - Wisdom That Works



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by Dr. David Worth (click on Title for Study Questions)

To accompany October 26, 2008 - Wisdom that Works  (James 1:5-8; 3:13-18)

  1. What does James mean by wisdom (1: 5-8.  3:13)?
  2. Using the following, discuss practical examples and applications of False Wisdom and Genuine Wisdom.  How can you tell the difference in every day situation and what will help you make right decision?

False Wisdom  (vs. 14-16)                     Genuine Wisdom (vs. 17-18)

    Its Characteristics                               Its Characteristics

        bitter envy                                            pure

                                                                    peace loving

        selfish ambition                                   considerate

                                                                    submissive

        boastful                                                full of mercy & good fruit

                                                                    impartial

        denies the truth                                    sincere

Its Causes                                             Its Causes

        earthly                                                 heavenly

        unspiritual                                           spiritural

        of the devil                                          of God

Its Consequences                                 Its Consequences

        disorder                                              peace

        every evil practice                               righteousness

 

  1. Which type of wisdom does our personal life and community life reflect?
  2. How can your life reflect the wisdom from God?

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