Concern for true wisdom -- James 3:13-18: If one is to be a teacher of God's word he must be a truly wise person. True wisdom is found only in those of Christ-like character. A correct, consistent, and godly life is the mark of the truly wise person. Men should only seek to be teachers, if the truth about their present life would allow them to be.

Earthly wisdom causes worldly people to want to be teachers. James gives a three point description of earthly wisdom: (1) earthly, (2) sensual, and (3) devilish. In contrast, James gives seven qualities of the faithful teacher who has true wisdom: (1) pure, (2) peaceable, (3) gentle, (4) easy to be intreated, (5) full of mercy and good fruits, (6) without partiality, and (7) without hypocrisy. The behavior desired in this chapter is the result of that true wisdom.

It is our Christian duty to guard our tongue and our life. As a Christian always be wise enough to do the will of God.

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