understanding? his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.

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1 Show by good behavior (v13) 13 Who among you is wise Let him show epistemon, adj, 1x, intelligent, experienced, one having the knowledge of an expert understing? by his good behavior aor act imp, deiknuo, 31x, 1) to show, expose to the eyes 2) metaph. to give evidence or proof of a thing, to show by words or teach The Question (v13a) sophos, adj, 22x, 1) wise, 1a) skilled, expert: of artificers 1b) wise, skilled in letters, cultivated, learned - of the Greek philosophers & orators, of Jewish theologians, of Christian teachers, 1c) forming the best plans & using the best means for their execution The Instruction (v13b) kalos, adj, 102x, 1) beautiful, hsome, excellent, eminent, choice, surpassing, precious, useful, suitable, commendable, admirable - excellent in its nature & characteristics, such as one ought to be - praiseworthy, noble, honourable, anastrophe, 13x, manner of life, conduct, behaviour, deportment ergon, 176x, 1) business, employment, that which any one is occupied 2) any product whatever, any thing accomplished by h, art, industry, or mind 3) an act, deed, thing done: the idea of working is emphasised in opp. to prautes, 3x, mildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meekness his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. that which is less than work sophia, 51x, 1) wisdom, broad full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters - spec. the varied knowledge of things human & divine, acquired by acuteness & experience, & summed up in maxims proverbs; skill in the management of affairs; devout & proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill & discretion in imparting Christian truth; the knowledge & practice of the requisites for godly upright living

2 Wisdom From Below (v14-16) 14 But Pres act ind, echo, to have Problem: Jealousy, Selfish Ambition & Pride if you have bitter jealousy do not be arrogant so pikros, adj, 2x, 1) bitter 2) metaph. harsh, virulent Pres mid imp, katakauchaomai, 4x, 1) to glory against, to exult over, to boast one's self to the injury (of a person or thing) Pres mid imp, pseudomai, 12x, 1) to lie, to speak deliberate falsehoods 2) to deceive one by a lie, to lie to selfish ambition in your heart, lie against the truth. The Source (v14) zelos, 17x, 1) excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit 1a) zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything; the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal 1b) an envious & contentious rivalry, jealousy eritheia, 7x, 1) electioneering or intriguing for office 1a) apparently, in the NT a courting distinction, a desire to put one's self forward, a partisan fractious spirit which does not disdain low arts 1b) partisanship, fractiousness ++++ This word is found before NT times only in Aristotle where it denotes a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means. (A&G) Paul exhorts to be one in the mind of Christ not putting self forward or being selfish (Phil 2:3). James 3:14 speaks against having selfishness or self-promoting in your heart. Wayne Steury kardia, 160x, 1) the heart 1a) denotes the centre of all physical & spiritual life 1b) the vigour & sense of physical life; the centre & seat of spiritual life - the soul or mind, as it is the fountain & seat of the thoughts, passions, desires, appetites, affections, purposes, endeavours; of the understing, the faculty & seat of the intelligence; of the will & character; of the soul so far as it is affected & stirred in a bad way or good, or of the soul as the seat of the sensibilities, affections, emotions, desires, appetites, passions aletheia, 110x, 1) objectively 1a) what is true in any matter under consideration 1b) what is true in things appertaining to God & the duties of man, moral religious truth 1c) the truth as taught in the Christian religion, respecting God & the execution of his purposes through Christ, & respecting the duties of man, opposing alike to the superstitions of the Gentiles & the inventions of the Jews, & the corrupt opinions & precepts of false teachers even among Christians 2) subjectively 2a) truth as a personal excellence - that cour of mind which is free from affection, pretence, simulation, falsehood, deceit

3 Wisdom From Below (v14-16) 15 This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. The Nature of Wisdom from Below sophia, 51x, 1) wisdom, broad full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters - spec. the varied knowledge of things human & divine, acquired by acuteness & experience, & summed up in maxims proverbs; skill in the management of affairs; devout & proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill & discretion in imparting Christian truth; the knowledge & practice of the requisites for godly upright living Problem: Jealousy, Selfish Ambition & Pride epigeios, adj, 7x, 1) existing upon the earth, earthly, terrestrial Pres mid ptc, katerchomai, 13x, to come down, go down alla, conj. strong adversative but, rather, on the contrary psuchikos, adj, 6x, 1) of or belonging to breath 1a) having the nature characteristics of the breath - the principal of animal life, which men have in common with the brutes 1b) governed by breath - the sensuous nature with its subjection to appetite & passion daimoniodes, adj, 1x, 1) resembling or proceeding from an evil spirit, demon-like anothen, adv, 13x, 1) from above, from a higher place 1a) of things which come from heaven or God literally, is not one descending, etc.: from the Father of lights (true illumination wisdom), Jam_1:17; through the Spirit of truth, Joh_15:26 (JFB) One Expression of Wisdom From Below: Earthly: It s the way things are done so no need to change Natural: It s the way I am so don t have to change Demonic: I know the truth but I won t obey it I DON T WANT TO CHANGE

4 Wisdom From Below (v14-16) 16 For Problem: Jealousy, Selfish Ambition & Pride ekei, adv, 98x, there, in or to that place where jealousy there is disorder phaulos, adj, 4x, 1) easy, slight, ordinary, mean, worthless, of no account 2) ethically, bad, base, wicked selfish ambition exist, every evil thing. The Source (v16a) zelos, 17x, 1) excitement of mind, ardour, fervour of spirit 1a) zeal, ardour in embracing, pursuing, defending anything; the fierceness of indignation, punitive zeal 1b) an envious & contentious rivalry, jealousy eritheia, 7x, 1) electioneering or intriguing for office 1a) apparently, in the NT a courting distinction, a desire to put one's self forward, a partisan fractious spirit which does not disdain low arts 1b) partisanship, fractiousness ++++ This word is found before NT times only in Aristotle where it denotes a self-seeking pursuit of political office by unfair means. (A&G) Paul exhorts to be one in the mind of Christ not putting self forward or being selfish (Phil 2:3). James 3:14 speaks against having selfishness or selfpromoting in your heart. Wayne Steury akatastasia, 5x, instability, a state of disorder, disturbance, confusion The Results (v16b) pragma, 11x, 1) that which has been done, a deed, an accomplished fact 2) what is done or being accomplished - spec. business, a commercial transaction 3) a matter, question, affair - spec. in a forensic sense, a matter at law, case, suit 4) that which is or exists, a thing

5 Wisdom from Above (v17-18) 17 But anothen, adv, 13x, 1) from above, from a higher place 1a) of things which come from heaven or God Pres act ind, eimi the wisdom from above is first pure, sophia, 51x, 1) wisdom, broad full of intelligence; used of the knowledge of very diverse matters - spec. the varied knowledge of things human & divine, acquired by acuteness & experience, & summed up in maxims proverbs; skill in the management of affairs; devout & proper prudence in intercourse with men not disciples of Christ, skill & discretion in imparting Christian truth; the knowledge & practice of the requisites for godly upright living The Nature of Wisdom from Above First - Emphasizing its inner quality, pure, as distinguished from its outward expressions. The idea is not first numerically, but first essentially. The other qualities are secondary as outgrowths of this primary quality. (Vincent) hagnos, adj, 8x, 1) exciting reverence, venerable, sacred 2) pure 2a) pure from carnality, chaste, modest 2b) pure from every fault, immaculate 2c) clean eirenikos, adj, 2x, 1) relating to peace 2) peaceable, pacific, loving peace 3) bring peace with it, peaceful, salutary then peaceable, epieikes, adj, 5x, 1) seemingly, suitable 2) equitable, fair, mild, gentle gentle, eleos, 28x, mercy: kindness or good will towards the eupeithes, adj, 1x, easily miserable the afflicted, obeying, compliant joined with a desire to help reasonable, them - of men towards men: mestos, adj, 8x, 1) full - in reference to persons, to exercise the virtue of whose minds are as it were filled with thoughts & mercy, show one's self emotions, either good or bad merciful agathos, adj, 102x, 1) of good constitution or nature 2) useful, salutary 3) good, pleasant, agreeable, joyful, happy 4) excellent, distinguished 5) upright, honourable full of mercy good fruits, karpos, 66x, 1) fruit 2) that which originates or comes from something, an effect, result 2a) work, act, deed 2b) advantage, profit, utility 2c) praises, which are presented to God as a thank offering 2d) to gather fruit (i.e. a reaped harvest) into life eternal (as into a granary), is used in fig. discourse of those who by their labours have fitted souls to obtain eternal life

6 Wisdom from Above (v17-18) The Nature of Wisdom from Above Know Them by Their Fruits 18 And unwavering, karpos, 66x, 1) fruit 2) that which originates or comes from something, an effect, result 2a) work, act, deed 2b) advantage, profit, utility 2c) praises, which are presented to God as a thank offering 2d) to gather fruit (i.e. a reaped harvest) into life eternal (as into a granary), is used in fig. discourse of those who by their labours have fitted souls to obtain eternal life the seed whose fruit is righteousness Pres pass ind, speiro, 54x, 1) to sow, scatter, seed 2) metaph. of proverbial sayings is sown in peace adiakritos, adj, 1x, 1) undistinguished, unintelligible 2) without dubiousness, ambiguity or uncertainty anupokritos, adj, 6x, unfeigned, undisguised, sincere without hypocrisy. by those who make peace Pres act ptc, poieo, 579x, 1) to make 2) to do dikaiosune, 92x, 1) in a broad sense: state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition acceptable to God 1a) the doctrine concerning the way in which man may attain a state approved of God 1b) integrity, virtue, purity of life, rightness, correctness of thinking feeling, acting 2) in a narrower sense, justice or the virtue which gives each his due eirene, 92x, 1) a state of national tranquillity 1a) exemption from the rage & havoc of war 2) peace between individuals, i.e. harmony, concord 3) security, safety, prosperity, felicity, (because peace harmony make & keep things safe prosperous) 4) of the Messiah's peace - the way that leads to peace (salvation) 5) of Christianity, the tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, & so fearing nothing from God & with its earthly lot, of whatsoever sort that is 6) the blessed state of devout & upright men after death

7 God s Wisdom Exodus 28:3 God gives wisdom to skilful people to make Aaron s garments Exodus 31:1-5/35:33 Bezalel filled with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understing, in knowledge, in all kinds of craftsmanship, for building the tabernacle 1 Kings 7:13-15 Hiram was filled with wisdom understing & skill for doing any work in bronze to construct Solomon s Temple Deuteronomy 4:5-8 God s Wisdom is found in the Law of Moses given to the nation of Israel to live by be blessed Deuteronomy 34:9 Joshua was filled with the Spirit of wisdom to lead God s people, Israel into the Promised L Ezra 7: Source of Ezra s wisdom is found in the Law of the God of heaven 1 Kings 3:7-14 God s Wisdom given to Solomon to rule His people, Israel 1 Kings 3:23-28 Solomon s wisdom given to administer justice 1 Kings 4:29-34 God gave Solomon wisdom very great discernment breadth of mind he surpassed all the wise men in his world 1 Kings 5:1-12 Solomon s wisdom in getting material for the Temple from Hiram in making peace with him Our response Ps 90:12 - teach us to number our days, that we may present to Thee a heart of wisdom Ps 104:24-35 awe at God s creation, sing praises to Him, call others to worship Him The Wisdom of Solomon in Proverbs 1:1-7 The Purpose of Proverbs 1:20-33 The Call of Wisdom 2:1-22 The Value of Wisdom 3:13-18 Wisdom, The True Wealth 3:19-20 God s Wisdom in Creation 3:21-26 The True Security 4:1-19 Parental Advice/ Admonition to Keep to the Right Path 5:1-23 Warning against Impurity & Infidelity 8:1-21 The Gifts of Wisdom 8:22-36 Wisdom s Part in Creation 9:1-12 Wisdom s Feast 9:13-18 Folly s Invitation Promise The Wisdom of Solomon in Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 The Futility of Seeking Wisdom 2:1-11 The Futility of Self-Indulgence 2:12-23 One Fate Befalls All 2:24-26 Wisdom Joy Given to One who Pleases God 7:15-26 The Riddles of Life 8:5-9 Exercising Authority Over Others 8:10-13 Fear God Openly Regardless of Consequence 8:14-17 Life is Inscrutable 9:1-12 Take Life as It Comes 9:13-18 Wisdom is Superior to Folly 12:1-8 Youth Old Age 12:9-14 The Conclusion Wisdom in the New Testament Rom 11:33-36 Doxology to God 1 Cor 1:18-31 Christ, the Power Wisdom of God 1 Cor 2:4-16 The True wisdom of God 1 Cor 3:19-20 The Foolishness of the World s Wisdom 2 Cor 1:12 No Fleshly Wisdom for God s Teachers Eph 1:15-19a Paul s Prayer for Wisdom for Believers Eph 3:8-10 The Manifold Wisdom of God to be Made Known Col 1:9-12 Paul s Prayer for Discerning Love Col 1:28 Proclaiming Christ with Wisdom Col 2:1-3 Paul s Prayer for True Knowledge of Christ Col 2:20-23 Self-Made Religion Col 3:16 The Word of Christ 2 Tim 3:14-17 Continue in the Things Learned Col 4:5-6 Wise Conduct Gracious Speech