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Getting Wisdom From God - Part 2

Life Changing Faith - Book of James

March 10, 2024 • Pastor Mel Svendsen

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Getting Wisdom From God - Part 2 | Pastor Mel Svendsen

Bottom Line: Following God logically means following His wisdom and truth. Knowing that God's wisdom is far superior to human wisdom.. we should seek. love and obey the wisdom God desires to give us.

1. Long for and love God's wisdom! James 1:5

Wisdom: Rightly applying knowledge to real life situations and problems in a way that honors and obeys God.

Textual Points in v. 5"

a. Lacks Wisdom: takes humility to realize that. 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

b. Ask God: go to God's wisdom first and foremost. Proverbs 9:10

c. Generously: God doesn't hold wisdom back from those who seek it.

d. Without Reproach: God never despises or resents us for asking for wisdom.

2. Seek wisdom with the right frame of mind- No Doubting. James 1:5-6; Prov. 3:5-8; Mark 9:21-24

Important to distinguish between: Proverb: Wise way in which we should live that will increase the possibility of a wonderful, desired outcome.

Promise: Something that according to God's Holy character He will fulfill... as He promised according to His plan. Giving wisdom when we ask Him to is a promise from His Word.

Faith, no doubting means: When it is a promise, God will do it. When it is a personal prayer request, we should never doubt that God is able to do what we ask, but remembering that He is not obligated to do it!

3. Have a rock-solid conviction that God is able to deliver on His promises. James 1:6b-8

4. Guard against a negative impact on your walk when things go "positive." James 1:9-11

-Poor Man - exaltation

The favor one finds from the Lord in relying and trusting on God for day to day sustenance.

-Rich Man - humiliation

The foolishness of falling for the deception of riches and their fleeting value.

Now What?

| Never turn away from God's wisdom.

|| Never rationalize following the world's wisdom, which is foolishness.

||| Always be amazed at how awesome out God is.

Wisdom From Above - Part 2 | Message from Pastor Mel

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Wisdom From Above - Part 2 | Message from Pastor Mel Life Changing Faith - The Book of James Bottom Line: Believers in Jesus Christ are to love the wisdom that comes from above and to reject any infiltration of the wisdom of this world into their lives because it only leads to separation from God and His amazing plan. Intro: 1. God's wisdom leads ultimately to good outcomes. James 3:13; Proverbs 1:7; Proverbs 2:6-8; Proverbs 3:5-6 a. God's wisdom naturally "shows up" in real life. v.13 b. God's wisdom is done in meekness v.13 Meekness: -not weakness -not about a prideful display of your intelligence or your "superiority" -Biblical meekness is seen in a person's desire that all the glory must go to God. 2. God's wisdom fights against jealousy and selfish ambition. James 3:14-18; 1 Corinthians 1:25; James 1:5 Adopting the wisdom of the world results in.... Loss of Focus | Lack of Perseverance | Not Serving | Avoiding Personal Time w/the Lord | OK w/ Offensive Actions | Reduced Desire for Teaching | Ignoring Internal Toxins | Numb to Sin & False Teachings Around You The Beautiful Qualities of Wisdom from Above: James 3:17 Sincere | Impartial | Full of Mercy... good fruits | Open to Reason | Peaceable | Pure

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Danger of Discontentment | Message from Pastor Mel Bottom Line: Discontentment is as old as sin itself. We must find in Christ all that we need and be content in every situation we find ourselves in as God moves us toward becoming a better person that is passionate about accomplishing God's goals for our lives. 1. Discontentment puts you in conflict with others and God. James 4:1-3 "Contentment": Being satisfied, thankful, and joyful for what you have through Christ with no need or demands for more. It is a powerful quality that aids a person in conquering all the circumstances of life. If Jesus Christ is your preeminent (superior to all others) passion, then it… A. Resolves the war within you v. 1 B. Reduces the war with others. v. 1 C. Reveals the way we should pray. v. 2-3 2. Discontentment is fueled when we align ourselves with the thinking of this world. James 4:4-6 “Friendship with the World” (Worldliness): When a believer exhibits actions, attitudes, or opinions that violate principles or commands in God’s Word. A. Friendship with the world = compromising what is right. v. 4 B. Compromising what is right = opposing God. v. 4 C. Opposing God = restricting the work of the Holy Spirit in us. v. 5 D. Restricting the work of the Holy Spirit = developing destructive pride. v. 6 3. Our contentment in Christ will be fueled by a humble, submissive spirit! James 4:7-10 Plan of Action: A. Submit to God. B. Resist the devil C. Draw near to God. D. Take steps toward purity E. Be willing to move from "brokenness" F. Remember the reward

Taming The Tongue | Message from Pastor Mel

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Bottom Line: We, as believers with genuine faith, must be committed to honoring and obeying God in WHAT we say and the WAY in which we communicate with those around us. Intro: 1. Get your communication under God's control... completely! James 3:1-2 a. Teachers - Realize your _________________ v. 1 b. Believers - Realize your _________________ v. 2 2. Consider the impact of how you communicate... soberly. James 3:3-5 3. Identify the destructive tendencies in your communication.. humbly. James 3:6-8 4. Deal with your n eeded "speech changes"... aggressively. James 3:9-12 Now What? 1. Pray humbly asking the Lord to convict you of changes you need to make in your communication. 2. Ask a spouse or close friend which tendency exist in your life reassuring them that you won't become retaliatory or defensive.