Day 63 - 3:13-18 in the context of James

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James 3:13-18 and the rest of the book of James:
1:5 - if you lack wisdom in trials you go to God. 3:13-18 speak of the wisdom that is available, from God above, and what that looks like in real life.

1:13,14 - God cannot be tempted by evil. Evil comes from within us. 3:13-18 speak of the evil that comes when false wisdom is displayed by human beings.

1:17 - everything good is a gift from above. 3:13-18 speak of true wisdom coming from above.

1:19,20 - put away anger. 3:13-18 speak of true wisdom being gentle with others, open to reason, bringing peace

1:26,27 - this explains true and false religion being tied to works and 3:13-18 - explains true and false wisdom tied to works

2:1-9 - showing partiality to those who are rich and putting aside those who are poor is an example of false faith; even dead faith. 3:13-18 speak of not showing partiality being one of the characteristics of true wisdom

2:13 - mercy must be shown, and it is victorious over judgment. 3:13-18 speak of being full of mercy as one of the characteristics of true wisdom.

2:14-26 speak of living out your faith by your works, demonstrating that you are truly saved. 3:13-18 speak of living out your faith by your works, demonstrating you have the true wisdom from above.

3:1-12 speak of the importance of using the tongue well and the destruction that can come if it is not. 3:13-18 speak of having wisdom, true wisdom from God; and there is no better demonstration of that than how we use our tongue.

4:1-6 speak of how fighting and problems come from within - our own selfish desires that are not satisfied. 3:13-18 speak of selfishness and fighting being a sign of false wisdom whereas selflessness and peace are characteristics of true wisdom.

4:11,12 - do not speak against another or judge another. 3:13-18 speak of showing love and mercy toward others as evidence of having true wisdom.

4:17 - knowing what is right and not doing it is sin. 3:13-18 would say knowledge without acting on it skillfully is false wisdom.

5:9 - do not complain against one another. 3:13-18 speak of treating one another rightly.

5:16 - the prayer of those who are right before God make a difference. 3:13-18 speak of doing what is right as a major demonstration of true wisdom.