Lesson 8 – How To Relate Wisely To Others

BOOK OF JAMES 

DEVELOPING A FAITH THAT WORKS

Lesson 8

HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.”   James 3:13-18

• Wisdom is .

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”   James 3:13

• A lack of wisdom causes .

1. If I’m wise, I won’t compromise .

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”   James 3:17

2. If I’m wise, I won’t antagonize . 

What causes arguments?

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3. If I’m wise, I won’t minimize .

“Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush your spirit.”   Proverbs 15:4 (GNT)

• Wisdom is .

4. If I’m wise, I won’t criticize .

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, , full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”  James 3:17

“A fool thinks he needs no advice, but a wise man listens to others.”  Proverbs 12:15 (LB)

• Wisdom is .

5.  If I’m wise, I won’t emphasize .

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, and good fruit, impartial and sincere.”   James 3:17

“Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.”   Proverbs 17:9 (LB)

• Wisdom is .

6. If I’m wise, I won’t disguise .

“But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, .”  James 3:17

“You will never succeed in life if you try to hide your sins.”  Proverbs 28:13a (GNT) 

• Wisdom is .