I. True Wisdom Manifests itself in Godly Conduct 3:13
A. A Reminder to Christian Leaders
B. “Talk” can be nothing more than Hypocrisy
C. James and “Good Conduct”
1 Peter 1:15, 2:12, 3:2, 3:16; 2 Peter 3:11
D. How these Good Works are to be Done
II. Man’s Wisdom -- The Source of Conflicts 3:14-16
A. Bitter Envy and Self-Seeking v. 14
B. The Origin and Character of our Conflicts v. 15
C. The Results of Envy and Self-Seeking v. 16
Confusion (disorder) -- unstable 1:8 and unruly 3:8 are all related words Every evil work – purposely given in the most expansive way
III. The Way of Peace 3:17-18
A. How to Have Peace
Pure – the opposite of every evil work.
Peaceable, gentle, willing to yield (willing to listen to reason) all forms of the godly trait of humility and opposites of the devilish traits of envy and selfish ambition.
Full of mercy and good fruits
Without partiality and without hypocrisy
The crop that this type of person brings forth??? PEACE!
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“ Excellent Sermon! ” What a blessing this sermon has been to me. As I learn to battle sin, understanding the differences between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom, is of great benefit. Everyday is a battle against the world, the flesh, and the devil. Praise God He has given us everything we need in Jesus. May God grant to all of us His wisdom from above. Battle on dear brothers and sisters, though the victory is ours, in Christ, we still press on, and hold fast, to the glory of our God!
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
