05/29/2026
As we continue in James chapter 3 this week, James gives us a beautiful picture of what God’s wisdom looks like when it takes root in our life.
He says it is
“first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.”
This is not just a list of virtues, it is a picture of Jesus Himself.
Heavenly wisdom doesn’t just change how you think.
It changes who you are and how you treat people.
Heavenly Wisdom Reflects God’s Character
James says wisdom from above is:
Pure - It has no hidden agenda.
Peaceable - It seeks unity, not drama.
Gentle - It is not harsh, or abrasive.
Open to reason - It listens. It is teachable.
Full of mercy - It forgives quickly.
Full of good fruits - It produces visible righteousness.
Impartial - It doesn’t play favorites.
Sincere - It is honest, and authentic.
This is what God’s wisdom looks like when it is lived out.
It looks like Jesus formed in us.
Heavenly wisdom makes you more like Jesus.
Heavenly Wisdom Builds Peace and Righteousness.
James ends with a powerful image:
“A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”
Heavenly wisdom doesn’t just avoid conflict, it plants peace.
It plants peace in marriages.
It plants peace in friendships.
It plants peace in churches.
And wherever peace is planted, righteousness grows.
You cannot sow chaos and reap holiness.
You cannot sow anger and reap unity.
You cannot sow pride and reap spiritual fruit.
Which Wisdom Is Shaping Your Life?
James gives us two paths:
Earthly wisdom - jealous, selfish, chaotic, destructive
Heavenly wisdom - pure, peaceable, gentle, fruitful
One leads to disorder.
The other leads to a harvest of righteousness.
The question is not whether you are following wisdom?
The question is which wisdom is forming your life?
Pastor Brian