Sermon outline: "Earthly Wisdom vs. Godly Wisdom" James 3: 13-18

The Test of Wisdom (James 3:13)

• James 1:21


1) Earthly Wisdom (James 3:14-16)

a) The Motivation of Earthly Wisdom (James 3:14)

• Romans 10:9

b) The Characteristics of Earthly Wisdom (James 3:15)

• 1 Corinthians 2:14

• 2 Peter 2:9-19

c) The Results of Earthly Wisdom (James 3:16)

• 2 Corinthians 12:20


2) Godly Wisdom (James 3:17-18)

a) The Motivation of Godly Wisdom (James 3:17a)

• Matthew 5:8

• Hebrews 12:14

b) The Characteristics of True Wisdom (James 3:17b)

• Matthew 5:9; 5; 3; 7; 6; 6:2


c) The Results of True Wisdom (James 3:18)

• Isaiah 32:17