Aim: To live out true wisdom—by grace through faith in Christ.
Doctrine: The difference between true and false wisdom is found in the focus of Christians. Those who serve others first practice true wisdom; those who serve self first practice false wisdom.
Exegesis: Why the exhortation to true Christian wisdom is so important: because it demonstrates genuine humble faith (v. 13); it checks our flesh's lying self-deceit (v. 14); it shocks us back to our spiritual senses (v. 15).
Further application: Why it is easy for us to forfeit true wisdom for false wisdom: our natural fallen state is so enamored with self-gratification that we tend to cloak this sin with devious substitute ''wisdom.''
Key verse: v. 13 ''Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.''
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Rev. Mark Henninger received his Masters of Divinity from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois, and he has been Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Peoria, Illinois for more than 30 years.