St Timothy Presbyterian Church

Scripture Passage James 3:13-4:3, 7-8 Worship Video Worship Audio Sermon Script Today's passage begins with this question: Who is wise and understanding among you? Everyone on the internet and social media has something wise to say. Everyone's an expert. But who is truly wise among us? The Scripture says this: Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom. (James 3:13) A good life is rooted in wisdom. We need wisdom to live a good life. But the passage today talks about two different kinds of wisdom. Depending on which wisdom you have, your life will be very different. There are two wisdoms, two paths. There is wisdom that comes from above, and wisdom that is from below. Wisdom that comes from God, and wisdom of the world. The passage says this about the wisdom of the world: But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant and lie about the truth. This is not wisdom that comes down from above but is earthly, unspiritual, devilish. (James 3: