Text: James 3:17-18 Sermon Series: Pressure Points (James) Sermon Heart Disease in the Body of Christ . It is pure. 2. THE RESULTS OF TRUE WISDOM. 17 In the same way, faith by itself, if … Its origin is celestial; for the angel of the covenant Himself came down from heaven to reveal its first promise, and make known to Adam the great truth on which it all depends. The Mediator's proposal for peace with God is —. True spiritual wisdom is no other than the fear of the Lord (Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10; Job 28:28). It is pure in both senses —(1) Pure in principle: the darkness gives way to the light: we are "brought out of darkness into marvellous light"; we are "translated from the kingdom of Satan into the kingdom of God's dear Son." The sagacious brute shrank back, lay down, refused, and gave many unmistakable indications that he would be too glad to eat, but he saw clearly it was all a pretence it was too good for him, and never intended for him — and if he should attempt to taste it, the dish could be snatched away, while he would perhaps receive a blow for daring to take the offer in earnest. This is its substance, its nature. Help me to say it as simply and truly and powerfully and shockingly as it is here: It is arrogant not to believe with your heart and confess with your lips that ultimately God governs how long you live and what you accomplish. The wisdom that is from above is first pure. In doing good things in general. ITS GUILELESSNESS. II. Do men deny or doubt the sincerity of the offer which the Messenger of the covenant has brought to the world? Living A Wise Life” A Study of James 3:17-18 Sermon #3 “Considerate” Nov 15th 2020 In the third sermon of the series we looked at another compound Greek word that is translated in the NIV as Considerate and as Gentle in a variety of other translations. The Author of our salvation came from above. 2. 3. origin is indeed celestial; for it is a beam that issues from God the fountain of light. Take away this suspicious heart, and give a tender, trustful one. IV. Pure. 6. It is pure. And, being a gift of God, it is "good" and "perfect" in all its characteristics (James 1:5, 17). III. Just so a man who has this wisdom from above will not be violent in argument. 2. Neither is it one-sided in its attachment to truth and duty. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace. ", 3. The opposite of depravity and corruption. Let Divine light in the soul illuminates man's whole nature, so that he is perfectly what he appears. But while I willingly confess that more gnarled natures must endure more pain in the process of being made meek and gentle, I hesitate to own that, in the end, these Christians remain ordinarily more harsh and ungainly than others. — refusing the great salvation, because it is so great that they cannot believe it is really intended to be given free to the unworthy. Full of mercy and good fruits. The voices of the world are constantly exclaiming, "We are for war. The text has been edited and condensed by IHCC staff for use as a Bible Study aid. 1. 5. This word means chaste, unsullied, holy. 2. ITS GENTLENESS. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. You cannot pray the Lord's prayer, and even once say "I". Mark the emphatic word here. 5. This purity is supernatural, real, and progressive. It does not choose this and reject that; but embraces the whole will of God in its regards. FROM WHENCE THIS SPIRITUAL WISDOM COMES. Although it does not contain much at any moment, so as to attract attention to you for your gifts, it will give forth a good deal in a lifetime, and many will be refreshed. Here true wisdom is "pure. James has a theme throughout his book that is based on that faith produces action. "Peace" is the congenial soil in which this wisdom takes root and grows; the seed "sown" is the precious Word of God; they "that make peace" are the spiritual farmers who scatter it in hope; and "righteousness" is the blessed harvest which shall reward their toil. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. Gentleness is not weak, and is not the product of weakness. AS the word which we have translated "reasonable" indicates the condition of the wise man's soul when he is striving to convince others, so this "persuadable" seems to indicate the posture of his soul when others are striving to convince him. 3. You cannot pray the Lord's prayer, and even once say "My". 7 All kinds of animals, birds, reptiles and sea creatures are being tamed and have been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. Yes, when God gives light to the understanding, He implants love in the heart. The harmony between this doctrine and the teaching of our Lord in the Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12), as well as that of Paul in his portraiture of love (1 Corinthians 13.). "First pure": keep that ever as your order. Peace is the fruit of holiness, and, therefore, properly placed after it. Ephesians 3:17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. James 3:17 from above; NET NOTE. Sermons And even in the objects of her greatest love and highest delight she detects the least sin and condemns it unreservedly. If there had not been Divine wisdom in the plan, the profusion of mercy would have blasted in the germ all the promises of fruit. It is so, both in its nature and in the influence which it exerts. Can the Supreme, consistently with His own honour, plead before His creatures, that He is not a hypocrite, making His offer appear more generous than it really is? Don't Blame God 1:13-17 7 4. We examined the passage and the immediate context of the passage and applied what we learned about … There never was dissension between two friends, never a rupture in any Church, never a rebellion in any State, never a war between two countries, never a wicked controversy of any kind which did not have its origin in some impurity of soul. Wise Faith . James speaks further on the fleshly issues in 16. James 3:1-5 Tongue Care; James 3:5-12 A Little Fire; James 3:13-18 Two Worlds; JIM NEWHEISER - each sermon has nice 2 page outline with lots of Scripture cross-references . Mercy to the full — an absolutely unconditional pardon to the guilty is in human governments inconsistent with the public good. No man can be wise without being honest. Although the lot of men is, on the whole, much more equal than it seems, yet at certain particular points some have more to bear and do than others. With it the reality and the semblance, the substance and the form, correspond. A certain proverb is much used, and much abused in our day, by persons who discourage Christian missions to the heathen: Charity begins at home. 17.) "Without partiality and without hypocrisy." Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 4. She must not throw a mantle over one sin, while she brandishes the rod of discipline over another. The train of thought is carried on. Not to say that we are going to live perfectly, but our witness is important. 3. (3) And then, as it is pure in doctrine, it is pure also in its power and transforming efficacy on the affections, and on all the moral properties of the soul. Accustomed in the moral department of human things to a continual state of siege, we have contracted a corresponding habit of suspicion. It is not rash, or authoritative, or fond of display; not rude or overbearing; not harsh or cruel; does not seek to fix upon others that which they disclaim, even though their words or conduct seemed to bear such an interpretation; and is willing to give preference to the sentiments or plans of others when they furnish evidence of superiority. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. It manifests itself with respect to temporal distress, and still more with reference to spiritual destitution. When the grass grows, the trees bud, and the leaves and flowers open, we see the working of the Divine energy bringing fresh forms of life before us, robed in the purity and beauty of the sanctuary of the Divine life. It is not impatient when contradicted; or, if any misunderstanding arises, it is pacific rather than rigorous, complacent rather than censorious. The chief gratification of a chief idol is the self-murder of his worshippers under the wheel of the truck that bears his weight. The excellency and attractiveness of the true wisdom. IT IS NOT PARTISAN. The phrase, "first pure, then peaceable," has often been sadly abused in the interests of the "bitter jealousy and faction" which belong to false wisdom. It is open, transparent, consistent. the wisdom from above! The mercy that is free to us was dearly bought by our Divine substitute. "Peaceable." In respect of a man himself. V. IT IS COMPASSIONATE. It is "gentle." 18.) Where the old was harsh and overbearing, the new may be gentle and easy to be entreated; where the old was timidly yielding, the new may bee faithful and bold. It awakens and sustains a practical kindness in the heart. Loading... Unsubscribe from xLove_Sarahx? To sacrifice truth to conciliation is to sacrifice the substance to the shadow; I might say, to sacrifice the victim that can be offered to God on the altar of Satan. To gain upon men for their good, there are soft times of address, which a mere accident may present, when a word spoken fitly will have greater weight than the most powerful arguments on other occasions. Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. This wisdom should subdue and soften the spirit, should infuse into it a real tenderness and sweetness, and it must so far as it is imparted and has free course. James here represents the heavenly wisdom as possessed of seven great excellences. 1. ... James 3:17. It is gentle. 2. It is equivalent to holiness of heart and life in all its parts; indeed, to true religion in the whole compass of its personal influence and effects. It knows that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points. Peace of conscience is sweet, whether it be false or true, The desire to avoid or escape remorse is an instinct of humanity, acting as strongly and steadily as the desire to avoid or escape bodily pain. Men know the tree by the fruit, as God knows the fruit by the tree. 4. It represents, more exactly than anything I know in nature, the treatment which God's offer gets from men. It leads him who possesses it to "follow peace," to maintain peace, and to promote peace. The fruit of righteousness is sown in peace. It is very possible to destroy the best-laid scheme by an ill-seasoned execution. This spiritual wisdom shows itself in a man's concern about his last end and future state; how it will be with him at last, and how it will go with him in another world (Deuteronomy 32:29).. III. IT IS FREE FROM ALL HYPOCRISY. And the flesh can have rule in the christian community! Yes, its origin is celestial; for without the teaching of the Holy Spirit its high lessons cannot be learned. There lies the peculiar feature of the mercy which God gives and sinners get through Christ. 1. (2) No partiality for peoples. It will not oppress the poor when it happens to be rich, nor wrong the rich when it happens to be poor. "Without variance;" steady, persistent, unmistakable, never "divided in its own mind" (James 2:4; James 1:6), and therefore never halting in the fulfillment of its mission. He’s saying that we can have all the plans in the world, to make money, to do whatever, but none of us knows what tomorrow will bring. The revelation of true religion is from above. Tats wisdom has not merely a little of it, but is full of it, according to the text. 2. May we keep the message of the resurrection in the forefront of our minds everyday. Yes, never forget that the direct tendency of the gospel of Christ is as much to produce peaceableness of spirit, of conversation, and of disposition, as it is to produce purity in heart and in affection. disorder and every vile practice! There is about it no feigning, no pretence, no insincerity. Some have surmised that James had his writings placed together to give to the churches for edification and encouragement on many different topics as the church went though the suffering and struggles that they experienced. 4. James sees these people boasting about having wisdom but their lives are showing something much different...... and James shows them where their wisdom is really coming from in verse 15. But there is more in this persuasiveness than the power of eloquent and earnest words of entreaty, for its mightiest influence will be felt through the holy lives and deeds of love and kindness of those who are possessors of this heavenly wisdom. MARK THE DIVINE LINEAMENTS OF IT here touched by the pen of the apostle, and so form a judgment of its beauty and excellence. WHAT SPIRITUAL WISDOM IS, as it is an internal grace, or inward disposition of the mind, respecting Divine things; a man's duty, the salvation of his soul, and the glory of God. In the first sermon of the series we had a lot to do! ITS PEACEABLENESS. Peaceable. Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." What we can learn from it today, is of great importance because the book is so practical and straight forth. Men of little minds or contracted views are easily dazzled with outward splendour, and, like children, count nothing good but what is gay and adorned with pomp. It is shown, not on rare occasions, but frequently, habitually, well-nigh as often as the appeal is made or the need discovered. It means that if he has made an error he will not keep wandering on because he is unwilling to retrace his steps. It is not obstinate, unbending, implacable. things not going in the right way. Justice was satisfied while the guilty were set free. comes to the realization and says he knows there’s nothing in his flesh is good? WHEREIN THIS WISDOM PRACTICALLY SHOWS ITSELF. Not contentious. It is like the blessed Author of it. 1. Its. In respect of his demeanor towards his fellow-men. James 3:17 ESV. But "the wisdom that is from above" looks not on men "after the outward appearance"; it renders to every one his due, without being swayed by self-interest or worldly honour, and determined to do equal justice to all, according to their moral worth. It is gentle, that is, equal and moderate. Without partiality. It is full of mercy and good fruits; compassionate and liberal; not resting in good words and fair speeches, but doing good works. It is easy to be entreated or persuaded to put up with affronts, to condescend to men of low estate, and not mind high things. 1. 4. Would you rather be able to fly or So far from being in all cases united, these two, in their full dimensions, meet only in the gospel. This means that inward peaceable temper which is the fruit of purity of heart, and is never to be found apart from purity. who wants a harvest of righteousness! I. Redeemed speech and wisdom only come from the work of the Redeemer. 2. These a wise man will carefully observe, and strike the iron while it is hot and capable of yielding. (Sermons maybe freely distributed for the blessing of God's people providing that they are unaltered, copied in full and that the source is properly acknowledged.) "Gentle" — mild, forbearing. "Peaceable;" indisposed to conflict or dissension. IT IS REASONABLE. THE RESULT OF TINS WISDOM (ver. He that walketh uprightly walketh surely.IN CONCLUSION it follows: 1. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. that can be frustrating to deal with, yes? (Ver. The wisdom that is from above is gentle; "a bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench." 1. Every duty to God claims a proper time, and so likewise every duty to our neighbours and ourselves. The tree is good, its fruits are good, and it bears them abundantly. xxviii., No. 1. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Sermons on James Keith Sharp “But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.” (James 1:4) Table of Contents Lesson Passage Page 1. What have we here? 4. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. It is peaceable, because it is pure. That we may not be blinded or biassed by prejudice, that we may not confine our good opinions or good deeds to any one party of men, the apostle adds, Wisdom is without partiality, will not suffer us to judge men's characters by their circumstances, to think well or ill of them by external appearances, and treat them accordingly. 5. The Late Late Show with James Corden Recommended for you. (14) But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against … Such who are wickedly wise are wise to do evil; but such who are spiritually wise are "wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil" (Romans 16:19); and these are capable of doing things both for their own good and for the good of others. II. The heavenly wisdom is impartial. we see here that James is speaking to the ones who think a lot of themselves, that their thinking and actions are not in line with Godly wisdom. Her purity makes her hate sin with perfect hatred, but she loves the sinner with intensity, and yearns for his return from his sinful ways to walk in her ways of pleasantness and paths of peace. What a question! Be Ye Doers of the Word 1:22-25 10 6. James 3 Commentary; PHIL NEWTON. II. Seven was the perfect number among the Jews; and there are, so to speak, seven notes in the harmony of Christian character; or seven colors in the rainbow of the Christian life, which, when blended, form its pure white sunlight. 5. He gives "a clean heart" when He reveals "a right spirit." VI. And if it be pure in the man's heart, it will be pure in the man's intercourse. James 3 Commentary; OUR DAILY BREAD - devotionals. It is holy and makes holy. there is so much power and strength in what Jesus did for us! It is willing to learn, whoever may be the teacher, and however disagreeable may be the lesson. Remember, James doesn’t hold back. This wisdom shows itself in observing the providence of God in the world and the dispensations of it: in making useful remarks upon it, and in learning useful lessons from it. It would be more true and more salutary if it were written in full: Charity begins at home, but does not end there. wrong way! "Full of good fruits," the fruits of good living; sympathising with those who are in trouble, showing kindness to such as are in distress, or by aiding those whose object it is to mitigate human woe in any of its multifarious forms, and to convert sinners from the error of their way. Not boisterous. It is gentle: it makes those who have it to be gentle towards all men, moderate and humane, to bear the infirmities of the weak, to forbear and forgive one another injuries done. James tells us this in 17. I-fence they readily give a preference to that which is most attractive in form, and, in the spirit of conscious partiality, undervalue or look coldly on those of greatest worth, because they make the least pretensions. The heavenly wisdom shall be its own reward in heaven. 5. "The wisdom which is from above is first pure, then peaceable." But surely, even in doctrinal matters, we are to be peaceable with a view to purity, as well as pure for the sake of peace. It is without partiality; without partiality to themselves, esteeming others better than themselves; and to others, showing no respect of persons. And it teaches us that such is the disposition which not only becomes us as Christians, but is the most effectual in winning over others to the faith of the gospel. 3. James 3:7-12 New International Version (NIV). ***** Sermon on James 3:13-18 ***** By: Rev. All the blessings of our religion are from above. The rarity of its acquisition, especially as regards its choicest features, even on the part of professing Christians. What a wonderful revolution takes place in a man's intellect when the light of Heaven shines into it! The little cistern is brought into connection with the living spring, and the grace which is infinite in the Master, is transferred to the disciple in the measure of his powers. And it is equally unprejudiced with reference to the modes of usefulness, means and ways of doing good, being largely free from that narrow-mindedness which is so common in these respects, and which forces itself on our view in so many quarters. 3. The true, the heavenly, is disposed to peace, it follows after, it delights in peace. The fruit of the earthly wisdom is "confusion and every vile deed" (ver. ITS IMPARTIALITY. The mercy which has its spring here, not only flows but overflows. Let’s be the peace makers in relationships. Spiritual wisdom, in particular, is a right knowledge of a man's self; no man that is wise in his own eyes, and prudent in his own sight, knows himself; "there is more hope of a fool than of such.". that is not what God wants for the church. It is peaceable. IV. James, with its devotion to direct, pungent statements on wise living, is reminiscent of the book of Proverbs. in stark contrast to earthly, fleshly wisdom. "Full of mercy and good fruits;" overflowing with feelings of kindness and compassion, and finding a healthy outlet for these in acts of practical beneficence. IV. 2. Adrian Dieleman. A seeking heart makes smart choices that produce a beautiful life marked by a gentle spirit. 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. "Meekness of wisdom" calls for the proper attitude towards power (meekness) … This sermon was preached on January 14, 2007. It does not encourage the forgiven to continue in sin. They do. Browse Sermons on James 3:17. Wisdom is personified in the book of Proverbs.... it speaks of wisdom crying out to people on how to live. It is cherished, not toward a narrow circle of objects, but one large and stretching far beyond those barriers which limit the sympathies of many. He will maintain them, but always on grounds of reason, not of passion. Wisdom's ways are not tortuous. This spiritual wisdom shows itself in a becoming walk and conversation. 1. It is "without partiality" — a representation, probably, referring to the case of "respect of persons," as animadverted on in the second chapter. THE NEW CREATURE — the work of the Spirit in believers — Is "WITHOUT PARTIALITY, AND WITHOUT HYPOCRISY." But is it needed? He holds to his property, not because it is his, but for the reason that he is responsible for it. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. We understand it in the latter sense. It produces a peaceful state of mind. God wants us to live with His wisdom. James 3:13-18 Two Kinds of Wisdom; JAMES NISBET. This is the opposite of that characteristic of the false wisdom which the apostle had been speaking of, namely, "envying and strife." SHOW THE IMMEDIATE PRACTICAL POWER AND INFLUENCE OF THIS DIVINE WISDOM WHEN THUS RECEIVED BY ANY MAN IN HIS SOUL. we have seen how James writes almost as the book of Proverbs, where it can seem to have one paragraph that doesn’t necessarily connect to the next. It is peaceable. A pure conscience keeps a calm breast, and disposes the soul to seek and keep peace with others. Hence the Christian resembles the dove, and not the vulture; the lamb, and not the lion. in stark contrast to earthly, fleshly wisdom. Alas for the pitiful condition of sinful men! And us allowing the Spirit to reign in our mind and heart is the way for us to walk in this world. It makes the forgiven love the forgiver much; and love is the greatest, the only fulfiller of the law. 9:35. James has taught us that apart from Christ, such an exhortation is impossible. When I accept mercy through the blood of Christ, my desire for peace of conscience, one of the strongest forces in my being, becomes a weight hung over a pulley exerting a constant pressure to lift me up into actual righteousness. Wisdom is suasive because she is compassionate. Those who have, through faith, gone down with Christ in His baptism of blood to wash their sins away, acquire a depth and solidity of character which enables them to bear unmoved the tossings of a troubled time. Itself genuine and true, it prompts and inclines to strict and consistent honesty in speech, and conduct, and profession. It is also "without hypocrisy." They indicate the logical order, and not merely the order of time. 2. These two are closely connected in the mode of expression, and this accords with their real relation. back in chapt. It is from above — from God, Father, Son, and Spirit; it is conversant about heavenly things; it is celestial wisdom, and stands opposed to earthly wisdom in a preceding verse. saying one thing but doing another. As it employs the most efficient means for the attainment of these objects. 2. that show the love and mercy of Christ to all we meet. The redemption of the soul is precious, and the opportunity of applying it in any given case will soon cease for ever. James 3:13-18 "Two Kinds of Wisdom" IntroductionTopic: Unselfishness Subtopic: Index: 3227 Date: Title: Neither I, Nor My, Nor Me! James 3:17,18 (1977-78) The following text is taken from a sermon preached by Gil Rugh, Senior Pastor at Indian Hills Community Church in Lincoln, NE. James Arthur - Sermon. When it is said that "the wisdom from above is full of mercy," we learn that it is not implacable and parsimonious, but clement and liberal; not resentful and grudging, but forgiving and bountiful. Jam 4:2, Jam 4:3.—Spurgeon, Sermons, vol. 4. 3. Without partiality. In relation to ourselves. We looked a bit at the context of the book of James, talked about Wisdom and wisdom literature as well as the contemporary and biblical definition of Wisdom. In respect of his demeanor towards his fellow-men. It not only sets us on the way, but puts us in the possession of true happiness at last. "Gentle;" forbearing, courteous, considerate. James – Chapter 3 Good Wisdom June 21, 2020 James 3:16-18 NIV For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. Either attribute is in itself precious; and there is an additional interest in the union of the two. Vain Religion/Pure Religion 1:26-27 12 7. 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