FAITH PRODUCES WISE LOVE
A Faith That Works When Life Doesn’t
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
James 3:13-18

Vs. 18 – And these who are peacemakers will plant
seeds of peace and reap a harvest of goodness.
Wisdom is a lifestyle of love.
Vs. 13 – Who is wise and understanding among you?
Let him show it by his good life.
Lack of wisdom causes all kinds of disorder.
Vs. 14-16 – disharmony and all other kinds of evil.
How To Relate Wisely To Others

Vs. 17

1.) If I'm wise, I won't compromise my integrity.
Vs. 17 – The wisdom that comes from heave is first of
all pure.
Prov. 10:9 – The man of integrity walks securely.
2.) If I'm wise, I won't antagonize your anger.
Vs. 17 – wisdom is peace-loving.
Prov. 20:3 – Any fool can start arguments; the wise
thing is to stay out of them.
Prov. 14:29 – A wise man controls his temper; he knows that
anger causes mistakes.

3.) If I'm wise, I won't minimize your feelings.
Vs. 17 – wisdom is considerate.
Prov. 15:4 – Kind words bring life, but cruel words crush
your spirit.
4.) If I'm wise, I won't criticize your decisions.
Vs 17 – wisdom is submissive.
Prov. 12:15 – A fool thinks he needs no advice. A man
listens to others.
5.) If I'm wise, I won't emphasize your mistakes.
Vs 17 – wisdom is full of mercy and good fruit.
Prov. 17:19 – Love forgets mistakes, nagging about
them parts the best of friends.
6.) If I'm wise, I won't disguise my own weaknesses.
Vs. 17 – wisdom is important and sincere.
Prov. 28:13 – You will never succeed in life if you try
to hide your sins.
Col. 2:3 – The secret is Christ Himself, in Him lie hidden all
God's treasures of wisdom.