Daily Devotions
James
"This wisdom does not descend from above..."
Text: James 3:15
TRACING THE SOURCE OF WISDOM
James went on to trace the source of wisdom that some falsely claimed to possess.
“This wisdom does not descend from above,
but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
For where envy and self-seeking exist,
confusion and every evil thing are there.”
James 3:15-16
1. “This wisdom does not descend from above”
a) James exclaims that the source is not from God above.
b) Wisdom that comes from God cannot be associated with:
i) Bitter envying and self-seeking.
ii) Nor “boasting” and “lying”.
2. The source of such wisdom
(Three avenues were considered)