This week, Pastor Dave Bruskas filled the pulpit in Pastor Mark’s place, to preach from James 3:13–18. Pastor Dave spoke about the difference between knowledge and wisdom, and the difference between worldly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. Catch up on the sermon below and share the following quotes and images with your friends and family on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
James says there are two kinds of wisdom people can have: an earthly wisdom marked by bitter jealousy and selfish ambition, or a wisdom from above that Jesus had and freely gives to those who ask. This sermon explores seven traits of Jesus’ wisdom.
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Wisdom is as wisdom does. #boldJames
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Wisdom isn’t merely data we collect in our heads. It’s the disposition of our hearts & deeds of our hands. #boldJames
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The only way we will ever have the wisdom that Jesus had is through the person & work of the Holy Spirit. #boldJames
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We desperately need the Holy Spirit today so that we may, 1st & foremost, have the same wisdom Jesus had. #boldJames
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The Holy Spirit enlightens us to discern what the Bible means & he empowers us to do what the Bible says. #boldJames
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If you’re easily offended, you’re not living out Jesus’ wisdom, bc his wisdom is pure, peaceable & gentle. #boldJames
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The people who have the true wisdom of Jesus listen effectively & carefully, and speak the fewest words. #boldJames
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Jesus loves to reverse and minimize the consequences of sin. That’s what it means to be merciful. #boldJames
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If you’re a Christian, God looks at you from heaven & sees you through the lens of & perfection of Jesus. #boldJames
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Wisdom isn’t a status be achieved; it’s a gift to be received through Jesus. #boldJames
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