13 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. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 3:13-18 (NIV)
- Wisdom is Demonstrated by Our Actions
7 “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.”
Proverbs 4:7 (NIV)
- The Contrast Between Worldly and Heavenly Wisdom
12 “There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.”
Proverbs 14:12 (NIV)
- Heavenly Wisdom is Pure and Peaceful
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God”
Matthew 5:8 (NIV)
- The Fruit of Wisdom: Integrity and Mercy
3 “The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.”
Proverbs 11:3 (NIV)
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
Matthew 5:7(NIV)
- Wisdom as Peacemaking
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Matthew 5:9 (NIV)
6 “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:6 (NIV)
5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
James 1:5 (NIV)