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The Motive for True Wisdom

“The wisdom from above is first pure” (James 3:17).
A pure life is necessary for a wise life.
A person whose life is characterized by true wisdom will seek to be pure. The Greek word translated “pure” in James 3:17 refers to s…

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What Do You Do With Your Shame?

Scripture Reading —

Leviticus 16:6-10, 20-22

“The goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place; and the man shall release it in the wilderness.”

— Leviticus 16:2…

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The Results of False Wisdom

“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
False wisdom ruins lives.
Renowned eighteenth-century theologian Jonathan Edwards said the following about the effect of the Fall on man:
S…

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The Results of False Wisdom

“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
False wisdom ruins lives.
Renowned eighteenth-century theologian Jonathan Edwards said the following about the effect of the Fall on man:
S…

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The Results of False Wisdom

“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
False wisdom ruins lives.
Renowned eighteenth-century theologian Jonathan Edwards said the following about the effect of the Fall on man:
S…

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The Results of False Wisdom

“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
False wisdom ruins lives.
Renowned eighteenth-century theologian Jonathan Edwards said the following about the effect of the Fall on man:
S…

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The Results of False Wisdom

“Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing” (James 3:16).
False wisdom ruins lives.
Renowned eighteenth-century theologian Jonathan Edwards said the following about the effect of the Fall on man:
S…

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What Do You Do With Your Guilt?

Scripture Reading —

Leviticus 16:6-10, 15-19, 34

“This is to be a lasting ordinance for you: Atonement is to be made once a year for all the sins of the Israelites.”

— Levitic…

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Identifying False Wisdom

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15).
True wisdom is from God; false wisdom is from the Devil.
Wisdom that is bitterly jealous and self-centered is not “from above.&rdq…

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Identifying False Wisdom

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15).
True wisdom is from God; false wisdom is from the Devil.
Wisdom that is bitterly jealous and self-centered is not “from above.&rdq…

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Identifying False Wisdom

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15).
True wisdom is from God; false wisdom is from the Devil.
Wisdom that is bitterly jealous and self-centered is not “from above.&rdq…

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Identifying False Wisdom

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15).
True wisdom is from God; false wisdom is from the Devil.
Wisdom that is bitterly jealous and self-centered is not “from above.&rdq…

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Identifying False Wisdom

“This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic” (James 3:15).
True wisdom is from God; false wisdom is from the Devil.
Wisdom that is bitterly jealous and self-centered is not “from above.&rdq…

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Foods, Fluids, and Flesh

Scripture Reading —

Leviticus 13:1-8; Matthew 8:1-4

Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!”

— Matthew 8:3

Rules in Levitic…