Make TWO posts. In the first post list what God's wisdom is like according to James 3:17. In the second post list the opposite of each.
James 3:17 (New International Version, ©2010)
17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Here is the version we used in our introduction. It might help too.
James 3:17 (New American Standard Bible)
17But the wisdom (A)from above is first (B)pure, then (C)peaceable, (D)gentle, reasonable, (E)full of mercy and good fruits, (F)unwavering, without (G)hypocrisy.
Pure
ReplyDeletePeace-loving
Considerate/gentle
Submissive/reasonable
Merciful
Good
Impartial/steadfast
Sincere/without hypocrisy
tainted by sin/evil
ReplyDeletestrife filled
not thoughtful or mannerly/ harsh
rebellious/ unreasonable
no sympathy/ hot tempered intolerance
Bad
having favorites but changing mind frequently
dishonest/wishing to be what you are not
God's wisdom is pure, peace loving, gentle at all times, willing to yield to others, full of mercy and good deeds, shows no partiality and is always sincere.
ReplyDeletedirty/stained, full of strife, harsh/angry, selfish, rebellious, shows no mercy, hypocritical
ReplyDeleteGod's wisdom keeps my thoughts peace loving, gentle, full of mercy, esteems others above my self, good deeds and sincere
ReplyDeletemy wisdom is full of:
ReplyDeleteself promoting
harsh and angry
full of pride
withholds kind words
no mercy
selfish