Wisdom....Which Kind Do You Have?

Did you know that there are two different kinds of wisdom? There is earthly wisdom and there is heavenly wisdom. Education, life experiences, mentorships, and genetics all can produce earthly wisdom. Earthly wisdom is good to have, but it can bring about many negative characteristics.....pride, self-centeredness, arrogance, and lack of compassion to name a few. Heavenly wisdom comes from God. When coupled with earthly wisdom, it brings about success in all areas of your life. I often teach my children from the book of James in the New Testament. Here is a verse that we just recently discussed at length in our home. I will share with you some of the insights that we discovered as we looked at these verses.

James 3:13 "Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by GOOD conduct that his works are done in the MEEKNESS of wisdom".........translated.......use your wisdom for good and endure life with patience and without resentment.....whatever circumstances you find yourself in.

James 3:14 "But if you have bitter envy and SELF-SEEKING in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth"........be slow to speak and remember.....those around you know how wise you are.....you don't need to do things to remind them. Don't build yourself up at the expense of others.

James 3:15 "This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic".....pretty much speaks for itself.

James 3:16 "For where envy and SELF-SEEKING EXIST, CONFUSION, and every evil thing ARE THERE".......also pretty much speaks for itself.

James 3:17 "But the wisdom that is from ABOVE is first PURE, then PEACEABLE, GENTLE, WILLING TO YIELD, (that's a big one!!), full of mercy and good fruits without PARTIALITY (everyone gets the same treatment.....no favorite jobs, tasks, or people), and without hypocrisy".........are you getting the picture???