“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” —Proverbs 9:10

A. The Increasing Wisdom of James.

1. He started as a
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   . John 7:5
2. He became a
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   _. 1 Corinthians 15:
3. He was
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   of the 120 who prayed in the Upper Room before Pentecost. Acts 1:14
4. He became a
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   in the church. Acts 12:7
5. He became
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   of the church, with Peter. Galatians 1:18
6. He became the
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   _ leader of the church. Acts 15:19
7. He
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   the first book of the New Testament. James 1:1

8. History calls him, “James the

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   _,” because of his wisdom.

   “Such wisdom does not comedown from above but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretense.” —James 3:15-17
   (Proverbs 14:2; 7:18; 27:20; 6:34; 28:25; 11:29; 8:13; 15:26; 3:1-2; 11:2; 14:15; 11:17; 21:6, and 28:13).

B. Wisdom starts with

1. Applying Proverbs will add
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   to your life. Proverbs 9:11
2. Applying Proverbs will bring you
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   . Proverbs 3:2
3. Applying Proverbs will help you
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   . Proverbs 28:25
4. Applying Proverbs will bring you
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   . Proverbs 1:33; 3:2
5. Applying Proverbs will make you
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   . Proverbs 3:13
6. Applying Proverbs will give you
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   . Proverbs 2:21
7. Applying Proverbs will give you
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   . Proverbs 4:9
8. Applying Proverbs might make you
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   . Proverbs 8:20-21
9. Applying Proverbs will protect you from
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   temptation. Proverbs 6:24
10. Applying Proverbs will bring you
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    . Proverbs 10:17

Assignments:

1. Receive Jesus into your life.
2. Invite a friend to read a chapter of Proverbs with you each day, for 30 days.
3. Email or text each other your best verse for the day.
4. At the end of 30 days, invite a different friend to be a Proverbs Partner with you.