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\f0\b\fs54 \cf2 \cb3 James - Part 7\
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\f1\i\fs32 \cf2 Finding Peace in Difficult Relationships\
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\f0\i0\fs28 \cf4 James 3\
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\f2 \cf5 James 1:5 ESV
\f3\b0  If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.\cf2 \
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\f0\b\fs34 \cf2 I need heavenly WISDOM in my earthly RELATIONSHIPS.\
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Two KINDS of wisdom:\
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\fs30 \cf2 	1. HUMAN wisdom makes SENSE.\
	2. HEAVENLY wisdom challenges our SENSIBILITIES.\
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\f2\fs28 \cf5 James 3:13 ESV
\f3\b0  Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of 
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\f2\b James 3:14 ESV 
\f3\b0 But if you have 
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\f3\b0  in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. 15 This is 
\f2\b not
\f3\b0  the 
\f2\b wisdom
\f3\b0  that comes down from above\'85\
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\f0\b\fs34 \cf2 Three Facets of Worldly Wisdom:\
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 1. Worldly wisdom ORIENTS around the SELF.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:14 ESV 
\f3\b0 if you have 
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\f3\b0  in your hearts\
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\f2\b \cf5 James 3:16 ESV 
\f3\b0 where 
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\f3\b0  and 
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\f3\b0  exist\'85\
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\f2\b James 3:16
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\f3\b0 For where 
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\f3\b0  exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.\cf2 \
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 2. Worldly wisdom OBSCURES the SELF.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:14 ESV 
\f3\b0 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, 
\f2\b do not boast and be false to the truth.\

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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 3. Worldly wisdom OBSESSES over this LIFE.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:15 ESV
\f3\b0  This is 
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\f3\b0  that comes down from above, but is 
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\f2\b Isaiah 14:12\'9615 ESV
\f3\b0  \'93How you are fallen from heaven, O Day Star, son of Dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, you who laid the nations low! 13 You said in your heart, \'91
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\f2\b I will set my throne on high
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\f2\b I will sit on the mount of assembly
\f3\b0  in the far reaches of the north; 14
\f2\b  I will ascend 
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\f2\b  I will make myself like the Most High
\f3\b0 .\'92 15 But you are brought down to Sheol, to the far reaches of the pit.\
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\f0\b\fs34 \cf2 Three Facets of Heavenly Wisdom:\
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 1. Heavenly wisdom ORIENTS around GOD.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:17 ESV
\f3\b0  But the wisdom from above is first 
\f2\b pure\

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\f2\b \cf7 Matthew 6:33 ESV
\f3\b0  But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.\cf2 \
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\f2\b Psalm 37:4\'965 ESV
\f3\b0  Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart. 5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will act.\cf2 \
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 2. Heavenly wisdom OPENS life to OTHERS.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:17 ESV
\f3\b0  then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere.\
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\f0\b\fs34 \cf4 Peaceable: \cf2 SEEKS to RESOLVE conflict and HEAL the relationship. \
\cf4 Gentle\cf2 : CONSIDERATE and GRACIOUS toward others.\
\cf4 Open to reason\cf2 : READY to HEAR others out.\
\cf4 Full of mercy and good fruits\cf2 : VISIBLY KIND toward others.
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\f0\b \cf4 Impartial and sincere\cf2 : Playing NO FAVORITES without SCHEMING.
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\f0\b\fs36 \cf2 3. Heavenly wisdom OVERFLOWS in PEACE.
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\f2\b\fs28 \cf5 James 3:18 ESV
\f3\b0  And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.\
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