James: Growing UpTwo Kinds of Wisdom: James 3:13-18June 7, 2015Please turn to James 3:13Michael’s Personal Goal: To surrender areas of personal prideHeavenly Wisdom (Sophos): the correct and skillful application of knowledge “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom” Proverbs 4:7aWorldly (false) Wisdom (V 15):•Origin: of the world•Life Focus: gratification of the flesh•Underlying Character: inspired the pit of hellAs for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. 3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath. 4 But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, 5 made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. Ephesians 2:1-5Heavenly Wisdom: the capacity to see and understand things from God’s perspectiveThe Good Life: Generally “good conduct” observable in our attitudes and actionsWhat is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?