James 3 defines worldly wisdom as being proud and self-centred, in contrast to godly wisdom which yields the fruit of the spirit. James 3:13-18 Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. (14) But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition [...]
Answers about wisdom
Briefly, knowledge should lead to understanding. A mature understanding leads to a person with wisdom. 1. Knowledge “The knowledge of good and evil” was what Adam and Eve gained by eating the forbidden fruit. That knowledge was harmful to them. Gen 2:16-17 And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, “You may surely eat of [...]
The gospels tell us very little about Jesus’ early life. The most relevant verses are in Luke 2: And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. (Luke 2:40) After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and [...]
This event is recorded in 1 Kings 3:16-28. It was a brilliant method of finding out who really cared for the baby (1 Kings 3:26-27) and is an example of Solomon’s great wisdom, which he received from God (1 Kings 3:12,28).
