Wisdom From Above: Learning to Judge Rightly
What if some of the things we think are obvious in Scripture are actually the very things we need to understand most?
In this sermon, we explore what it means to rightly judge—not according to our emotions, envy, selfish ambition, or personal preferences, but according to the wisdom that comes from God.
Jesus repeatedly challenged the religious leaders of His day because they knew the Law but missed the heart of the Law: love. He healed on the Sabbath, ate with sinners, touched lepers, welcomed people from every background, and confronted religious hypocrisy. His actions remind us that knowing Scripture isn't enough—we must know God's heart.
James 3:13–18 gives us a powerful contrast between wisdom from above and wisdom from below.
• Pure
• Peace-loving
• Considerate
• Full of mercy
• Impartial
• Sincere
Wisdom from below is marked by:
• Bitter envy
• Selfish ambition
• Disorder
• Accusation
• Pride
The challenge is to recognize when our own flesh is influencing the way we judge our spouse, family, friends, coworkers, church, and the people around us.
Are we frustrated because someone isn't doing things our way?
Are we bothered because someone else is receiving the recognition we wanted?
Are we constantly looking for what others are doing wrong?
Are we using Scripture to justify what our flesh already wants to believe?
Jesus calls us to something higher.
“Don’t be hypercritical; use your head—and heart!—to discern what is right.” — John 7:24 MSG
There is no law against love.
This message challenges us to examine our hearts, crucify selfish ambition and envy, and pursue the wisdom that comes from above.
Matthew 24:1–11
2 Timothy 4:3–4
1 Corinthians 10:12
James 3:13–18
John 7
1 Samuel 18:7
Hebrews 11:31
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