As we continue in the book of James, we are reminded that though there is a lot of information about how to be wise, from books and videos on leadership and wealth-building to being a better parent, there is a better, more reliable source of wisdom. All of this other supposedly good information doesn't come from God, but from man. Unfortunately, man's wisdom is at best a passing folly, and looks like foolishness from God's point of view. When God talks about wisdom, He talks about wisdom that endures eternally. This Sunday we will compare and contrast the wisdom of the world with the wisdom of God.
Wisdom of God
June 19, 2016 • Dr. Danny Lovett
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