SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS:

1. What’s one time in your life when you thought you were making a wise decision, but later realized it wasn’t the best choice?

2. Read James 3:13–16. According to James, how can you tell the difference between someone who sounds wise and someone who actually has godly wisdom?

3. The sermon said, “Wisdom is visible.” What kinds of fruit or behaviors reveal earthly wisdom in a person’s life?

4. Which is more of a struggle for you personally right now: comparison/envy, selfish ambition, pride, or bitterness? Why do you think that is?

5. How does our culture encourage “earthly wisdom” without calling it that?

6. Read Galatians 5:19–26. What contrasts stand out to you between the works of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit?

7. Which characteristic of heavenly wisdom in James 3:17 do you most want God to grow in you right now: peace-loving, considerate, teachable, merciful, sincere, etc.? Why?

8. The sermon said, “Peacemakers sow peace.” What does it practically look like to sow peace in everyday life, especially during conflict?

9. Read Matthew 7:24–27. What kinds of storms tend to reveal whether someone is building on sand or on the Rock?

10. What is one specific step you can take this week to stop feeding earthly wisdom and start walking in heavenly wisdom?