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When Wisdom is Foolish

February 15, 2026   /   Crossroads Community Church

 

When Wisdom Is Foolish

James 3:13-18

Down to Earth Faith: James Part 7

February 15, 2026

 

Two identifying marks of genuine divine wisdom:

1)

2)

James 3:13

 

Wisdom is a life that is patterned after and is . 

 

wisdom

James 3:14a

 

Envy begins with hands that are and a mourning for . Jealousy has but is threatened by the thought of . 

 

views life from a ; measures everything by how it affects.

 

James 3:14b

Arrogance, rationalizing, boasting that the . We the truth, simply dodge or deny it, or ignore it all together. The result is .

 

James 3:15

  • Earthly origin – everything is viewed from a .

  • “Unspiritual” not related to the, fleshly. There is no to it.

  • “Demonic” – Demons may know a great deal about God, but there is no , or s to God.

 

James 3:16

“Disorder” or confusion; this is disharmony, antagonism, the absence of any kind of . “Every evil practice” – where is taught it opens the door to all kinds of evil things!

 

James 3:17

  • The primary fruit of divine wisdom is . This speaks not only of , but also . This wisdom is God-centered – not self-centered.

  • Gentle and willing to yield go together; gentle for those in authority others, and submissive for those authority.

  • “Impartial” – They hold to the truths of regardless of the . 

 

James 3:18

Peace means being ; horizontal peace between others. Disturb this peace and you will not enjoy.

 

 

 

 

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