James 3:13

The Wisdom That Comes Down From Above

¹² Can a fig tree produce olives, my brothers and sisters, or a vine produce figs? Neither can a salt water spring produce fresh water. ¹³ Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings. ¹⁴ But if you have bitter jealousy and selfishness in your hearts, do not boast and tell lies against the truth.

Good Deeds

In Me

Wise Man

James 2:18

But someone will say, "You have faith and I have works." Show me your faith without works and I will show you faith by my works.

James 1:21

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

1 Peter 2:12

and maintain good conduct among the non-Christians, so that though they now malign you as wrongdoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God when he appears.

Numbers 12:3

(Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than any man on the face of the earth.)

2 Chronicles 2:12-13

Huram also said, "Worthy of praise is the Lord God of Israel, who made the sky and the earth! He has given David a wise son who has discernment and insight and will build a temple for the Lord, as well as a royal palace for himself.

Job 28:28

And he said to mankind, 'The fear of the Lord -- that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'"

Psalm 25:9

May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

Psalm 45:4

Appear in your majesty and be victorious! Ride forth for the sake of what is right, on behalf of justice! Then your right hand will accomplish mighty acts!

Psalm 107:43

Whoever is wise, let him take note of these things! Let them consider the Lord's acts of loyal love!

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

Ecclesiastes 8:1

Who is a wise person? Who knows the solution to a problem? A person's wisdom brightens his appearance, and softens his harsh countenance.

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

Isaiah 11:3-4

He will take delight in obeying the Lord. He will not judge by mere appearances, or make decisions on the basis of hearsay.

Isaiah 29:19

The downtrodden will again rejoice in the Lord; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:6

Camel caravans will cover your roads, young camels from Midian and Ephah. All the merchants of Sheba will come, bringing gold and incense and singing praises to the Lord.

Isaiah 61:1

The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,

Jeremiah 9:12

I said, "Who is wise enough to understand why this has happened? Who has a word from the Lord that can explain it? Why does the land lie in ruins? Why is it as scorched as a desert through which no one travels?"

Jeremiah 9:23

The Lord says, "Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons, deposing some kings and establishing others. He gives wisdom to the wise; he imparts knowledge to those with understanding;

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord's favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord's angry judgment.

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Matthew 7:24

"Everyone who hears these words of mine and does them is like a wise man who built his house on rock.

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

"Tell the people of Zion, 'Look, your king is coming to you, unassuming and seated on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.'"

1 Corinthians 6:5

I say this to your shame! Is there no one among you wise enough to settle disputes between fellow Christians?

2 Corinthians 8:24

Therefore show them openly before the churches the proof of your love and of our pride in you.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now I, Paul, appeal to you personally by the meekness and gentleness of Christ (I who am meek when present among you, but am full of courage toward you when away!) --

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person is discovered in some sin, you who are spiritual restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness. Pay close attention to yourselves, so that you are not tempted too.

Galatians 6:4

Let each one examine his own work. Then he can take pride in himself and not compare himself with someone else.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that -- whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent -- I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1 Timothy 4:12

Let no one look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in your speech, conduct, love, faithfulness, and purity.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

Titus 3:2

They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

Hebrews 13:5

Your conduct must be free from the love of money and you must be content with what you have, for he has said, "I will never leave you and I will never abandon you."

James 3:1

Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, because you know that we will be judged more strictly.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and not hypocritical.

1 Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Peter 3:1-2

In the same way, wives, be subject to your own husbands. Then, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won over without a word by the way you live,

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.

1 Peter 3:15-16

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.