Welcome to this posting of the sermon. I am doing well, and I hope that you are too.
In our study of James this week, we will see that James contrasts the wisdom of this Earth with the wisdom that comes down from above. One way that I like to think about it is the way of the world vs. the way of Jesus.
James tells us that if a person has the wisdom that comes from the Lord, that person will have a life that exhibits good deeds.
On the other hand, the wisdom of this world manifests itself in jealousy and selfish ambition. The wisdom of this world us filled with bitterness and arrogance. It is based on lies, and those who follow the ways of this world are often very dishonest.
What is the wisdom of this world, and from where does it originate? The Scripture is clear that the way and wisdom of this world consists in anything that denies the teachings of Jesus and the plan and order of God for His creation. James says that one source of wordly wisdom is demonic in nature.
The forces of evil want people to rebel against the Lord. They seek to attempt to disrupt the will of the Lord by many different means. One way of doing this is to get people to sin. If people are jealous and only think about themselves and their own success, sin and rebellion against the way of Jesus will be the result.
The way of Jesus and His wisdom that comes from above is diametrically opposed to the way and wisdom of this world system. Next week, we will look more closely at the characteristics of the wisdom from above. Amen.
Prayer Requests
Please continue to pray that all will go well with my job.
Continue to pray for an end to the coronavirus pandemic. India really needs our prayer right now.
Pray for peace in this world. Remember to pray for Chad, Somalia, Syria and Yemen.
For our prayer focus countries this week, let us pray for those in Lebanon and Mali.
Next week, we will continue our study in James. I will post the verses on Monday, and I hope to publish something midweek. May God bless you all.
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