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James 3:15 ยท KJV

"This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish."

King James Version

What does James 3:15 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
14But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.
15This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.
16For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.
17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern between earthly and divine wisdom in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to seek wisdom from above?

3

When have you relied on earthly wisdom, and what were the outcomes?

Life Application

decision-making

Pray for guidance and seek scripture when faced with difficult choices.

spiritual growth

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