Source of Wisdom “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Proverbs 27.17 Recently, our church began a ministry – almost by accident. For nearly thirty years, our church had hosted a ladies’ retreat. The retreat, hosted…
Heavenly Wisdom “But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” James 3.17When the Christian comedian, Jerry Clower, was giving…
Worldly Wisdom “This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.” James 3.15, 16 In a polar attitude between true wisdom from a Christ-centered life to that…
Diseased Hearts “But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.” James 3.14For the most part of chapter three James has been stressing the contrasts between having a changed heart…