Director of Discipleship Paul Arneberg continues our series in James by contrasting two kinds of wisdom: demonic and divine. These six verses in the middle of James’ letter represent the heart of his message to us as he wrote God’s inspired words. Paul outlines his sermon as “Call to Wisdom: Humility” (v. 13); “Wisdom From Below: Pride” (vv. 14-16); and “Wisdom From Above: Purity” (vv. 17-18). He also contrasts King Solomon succumbing to wisdom from below with the Apostle Paul bearing the fruit of wisdom from above. We desperately need to cling to Jesus through the Holy Spirit in devotion and dependence as we sow peace in deeds done in humility. Jesus is Wisdom and Peace personified (1 Cor. 22-24, 30; Eph. 2:14)! Other key cross-references include Ps. 37:11; Prov. 8; Mic. 6:8; Matt. 5:5; 11:29; Mark 10:45; Gal. 5:16-23; Jas. 1:5; 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:5.