UNCOMMEN: Wise MenSample

Wisdom Redefined

Scripture Reference: James 3:17  "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." situations.

Can you imagine the kind of Holy Ninja you’d be with all of the attributes listed in our focus verse? Let’s do a rapid-fire on the attributes of this type of wisdom. 

Pure - This wisdom is without an agenda. God gives me wisdom on how to handle this business deal or which car should I buy. Pure wisdom is to be able to discern what brings God glory in all situations.

Peaceable - If you’ve ever been on social media and seen someone ranting about politics or religion, you would know they don’t have peaceable wisdom. But think of how we would all communicate with each other if we did.

Gentle - There are things you know that others do not know due to experience, age, or intellect. It doesn’t mean we have to hold it over them and make them feel inferior. Wisdom with gentleness is a great way to communicate with someone.

Reasonable - Wisdom that understands that people need to be talked with and not talked at would make for a great communicator.

Full of Mercy - Wisdom that was full of mercy is just what Jesus offered people when he spoke to them. That should be our goal as well.

Good Fruits - Wisdom that is full of the fruits of the Spirit would be a great place to lead people to the Good News of Jesus.

Impartial - Wisdom that is fair and the center of discipleship (Truth & Grace).

Sincere - Wisdom with sincerity sounds like the kind of teacher or advisor that could make a difference in the world.

It’s always beautiful to see God define something like wisdom and take it to a place that we couldn’t get to with our earthly eyes. Don’t just seek wisdom, seek Godly Wisdom.

Uncommen Questions:

1 Is the wisdom you seek full of these eight attributes?

2. Is the wisdom you speak full of these eight attributes?

Uncommen Challenge:

I challenge you to seek this type of Godly Wisdom and use it when you speak with anyone in your life. On the other side, seek this type of Godly Wisdom.