True Wisdom

True wisdom comes with humility.

Bible Reading: James 3:13-18

Wisdom from Above

13 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 in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. 17 But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. 18 And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.


Reading Questions: What demonstrates true wisdom? Why is humility essential for being truly wise? What causes disorder and evil? Why? How did Joseph show he was truly wise?

Journal Writing: What is an important truth from the Bible reading? Why do you need to know that truth?

Application Prayer: Write out a prayer for God’s insight and help into how you can apply the truth from the reading.


Week’s Memory Verse:  James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you?  Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.