Living for Jesus Christ in a Broken and Sin-Filled World: Volume 5: Wisdom of Jesus

There are two kinds of wisdom in life: wisdom from above, and wisdom of this world. The writer of the book of James describes this stark contrast: ＂Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.＂ (James‬ ‭3‬ ‭13‬-‭18‬)‬ ‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬ This earthly wisdom is a direct result of the rebellion and resulting punishment of the first couple in the Garden of Eden. Prior to their terrible choice to disobey God, there was only ＂wisdom from above.＂ But alas, we now live in a broken and sin-filled world, where temptation to disobey God continues, deception is as common as salt, the truth is distorted and twisted, and people seem to mostly fend for themselves. During His earthly ministry, Christ Jesus demonstrated wisdom in various ways, through His teachings, actions, and responses to people. His wisdom was not just intellectual but also deeply spiritual and practical, rooted in His understanding of God’s will and His compassion for people. Jesus’ wisdom was multifaceted, blending deep theological insight, compassion, practical knowledge, and divine authority. His life and teachings continue to inspire and challenge people, demonstrating that true wisdom comes from aligning one’s life with God’s will and God’s Word. His wisdom was always rooted in His intimate relationship with the Father, and His mission to introduce the Kingdom of Heaven and bring salvation to the world.