Face the Mirror - James 3:13-18
You can get your knowledge from the world, but you’d better get your wisdom from God.
ICE BREAKER: What is the most useless bit of knowledge you ever learned? What is the best bit of wisdom you’ve ever learned?
Read: James 3:13-18
How can you tell is someone is wise or not?
Why do you think James wrote verse 14 in the context of this passage on wisdom? What is the connection between the two?
In verses 15, 16 and 17 James compares heavenly wisdom with hellish “wisdom.” Can you think of some other ways the two contrast?
Read: Psalm 119:11-16, and Psalm 119:105
On Sunday Frank read this quote from Chuck Swindoll:
“I know of no other single practice in the Christian life more rewarding, practically speaking, than memorizing Scripture. … No other single exercise pays greater spiritual dividends! Your prayer life will be strengthened. Your witnessing will be sharper and much more effective. Your attitudes and outlook will begin to change. Your mind will become alert and observant. Your confidence and assurance will be enhanced. Your faith will be solidified.”
Respond to that statement.
What benefit have you seen, personally, from memorizing God’s word?
Prayer: Ask God to give you the motivation and the ability to plant his word deep in your heart.