James 3:13-18, NLT If you are wise and understand God’s ways, prove it by living an honorable life, doing good works with the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting and lying. For jealousy and selfishness are not God’s kind of wisdom. Such things are earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. For wherever there is jealousy and selfish ambition, there you will find disorder and evil of every kind.

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere. And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.

Luke 6:27-28, 32, NIV...Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

Book of the World 6:27-28 Hate your enemies, do wrong to those who hate you. Curse those who curse you, and wish ill will upon those who mistreat you. 

Upside Down Kingdom

Luke 6:27 But to you who are listening I say…

John 8:44, NIV He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. 

John 10:10, ESV The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. 

Ask for Wisdom

James 1:5, NIVIf any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.

Apply Wisdom 

Proverbs 4:7, NIV The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have get understanding.

Pay a Price for Wisdom 

Proverbs 4:6-7, NLTDon’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you. Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do!

Ecclesiastes 12:13, NIVNow all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

Job 42:5, NIVMy ears had heard of you, but now my eyes have seen you.

Trust God’s Wisdom 

1. Ask God for Wisdom 

2. Become a student of Wisdom stuff to teach us about wisdom as well. 

3. Take inventory of your Wisdom. 

4. Trust God’s Wisdom.