The Good Life
Matt Keller
Part of Faith Works—The Book of James
October 22, 2023

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. —James 3:13–18

The wisdom that guides your life .

What are the two wisdoms that James reveals?

1. There is a wisdom that brings

. (vs. 14-16)

2. There is a wisdom that brings

. (vs. 17-18)

It’s not about making a

, it’s about that your life is guided by godly wisdom.

The choice isn’t between applying earthly wisdom or heavenly wisdom, the choice is about living by the power of the or living by your own .

The wisdom that guides your life cannot be hidden, so and let the world see your good works and glorify God.