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The word wisdom is met in the Bible many times. It is always said that we all need it. But recently I've found an chapter that explains that there are two kinds of wisdom. It is in the book of James ( Jesus's brother ), chapter 3 - verses 13 to 18.
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In verse 17, it is described the kind of wisdom that are coming from heavens:
"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."
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"But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic." - James 3:14-15
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The egocentric wisdom that is consumed by personal ambition does not come from God. It is:
How this manifests itself, we find answer in verse 14.
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Also James earlier in its book says that:
"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you." - James 1:5
And this is not a wisdom of philosophical speculation, but the wisdom which it's contained in the pure and peaceful norms of God's will and which is revealed in His Word (cf. James 3:13,17) and translated into action. Only such divine wisdom makes believers able to rejoice and submit to the trials of life.
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