1. Pursue true wisdom (v. 3:13)  A. True wisdom is humble and meek  B. True wisdom produces good conduct   1. Does your conduct demonstrate true wisdom?   2. Does your conduct demonstrate a humble and meek heart? 2. Avoid the false wisdom of the world (v. 3:14-16)  A. Worldly wisdom is marked by selfishness (v. 14)  B. Worldly wisdom comes from the demons (v. 15)  C. Worldly wisdom causes evil chaos (v. 16) 3. Pursue the wisdom of God (v. 3:17-18)  A. Wisdom form God is characterized by righteousness and peace (v. 17)  B. Wisdom from God produces righteousness and peace (v. 18)   1. The result of Christians pursuing heavenly wisdom is peace within the family of Christ   2. How does your relation to all people demonstrate the wisdom that you have? 4. Avoid the passions of the world (v. 4:1-4)  A. Worldly passions cause strife (v. 1-2a)  B. Worldly passions oppose true prayer (v. 2b-3)  C. Worldly passions oppose God (v. 4) Applications: 1. In what way do you pursue what you want at the expense of peace and righteousness? 2. What is your attitude towards the things that you want/need, and how therefore, do you pray? 3. Are you making worldly associations and decision that are opposing you to God and Him to you?
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