Wisdom

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Not from above

  • Earthly
  • Sensual
  • Demonic

Characterized by

  • Bitter envy (and jealousy)**[Antidote]
  • Self-seeking (selfish ambition)*[Antidote]

Actions

  • Boasting
  • Lying against the truth

Results

  • Confusion
  • Every evil thing (may) be there

Shame Based Feeling

Toward Self

Having Control

From Above

  • First, pure
  • Then, peaceable
  • Gentle
  • Willing to yield (to reason)
  • Full of mercy
  • Full of good fruits
  • Without partiality
  • Without hypocrisy

Characterized by

  • Understanding
  • Self-control and sensitivity

Actions

  • Good conduct
  • Works done with meekness

Results

  • Peace 
  • Righteousness

Having Faith

Spirit Empowered Truth

Toward Grace

James 3:13-18

*Love God, **Love one another

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