James by THE SPIRIT wrote in chapter 3:
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom.
14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth.
15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.
16 For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.
17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.
18 Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Love’s wisdom is identified and known by its fruit and those who walk in it are blessed by FATHER. As Jesus spoke in Matthew chapter 5 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see GOD”. Wisdom is first pure and there is no hidden agenda of wisdom. Envy is not found In those who walk in wisdom for they understand FATHER has unique responsibilities, resources, and accountability specific to each of HIS called out ones.
Wisdom from Above is not self-seeking but is looking to do what is best for others and seeks to be of service for the benefit of all. Wisdom finds it necessary and beneficial to guide others into maturity and away from fear. It provides comfort to those who are unsure of the path to take with the result being peace in the situation people find themselves in.
Earthly wisdom is in dramatic contrast and its fruit of confusion and evil surface as men follow its path. We are called to observe and judge fruit so that we can rest assured of which path to pursue.
Wisdom from above tends toward moderation in all things. It is never in a hurry and is not confined to limitation. James had earlier mentioned this in chapter 1:
2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,
3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.
4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
Faith and wisdom go hand in hand as we expect to receive from FATHER in every circumstance we face. As my friend Kemper wrote in his book Raising a Remnant :
‘Wisdom is the ability to hear and receive correction and instruction.’ Without receiving correction and instruction, God’s word will not take root in our heart and His nature will not become our nature. His Word is the correction and instruction we desperately need, for in His Word is the Nature of our Father.
In FATHER are the answers to all of life’s issues. Men seek answers elsewhere but why expend the time and resources when that same energy could be directed to hearing FATHER? The solutions to our various problems are not found on top of a mountain in Tibet nor are they found in the Library of Congress. Instead they are found in our prayer closet, booth, or tabernacle. Wherever FATHER is so is the answer to our problem. FATHER isn’t reluctant to speak and instruct us so we must look in the mirror and ask ourselves where the problem lies in receiving HIS Wisdom. We must change! FATHER gives to all liberally and without restriction for HE Loves us and wants us to be perfected in our walk. HIS Wisdom promotes maturity and fullness of stature.
As we mature our Love walk will be guided by HIS Wisdom and we will produce good fruit to be “eaten” by others. Just as Jesus is THE WORD, we to will take on FATHER’S Character and be THE WORD as well and from that WORD will people receive Love’s Wisdom. We are to be expressions of HIS Love and Wisdom will be with us in all that we say and do.