Have you noticed how very unwise the people of the world are becoming? James contrasts earthly wisdom with wisdom that comes from God. Where are you at?
Earthly Superficial Wisdom: James 3: verses 14-16
“[superficial] wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly (secular), natural (unspiritual), even demonic“:
14 But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not be arrogant, and [as a result] be in defiance of the truth. 15 This [superficial] wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly (secular), natural (unspiritual), even demonic. 16 For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder [unrest, rebellion] and every evil thing and morally degrading practice.
True Wisdom from above: James 3: verses 13, 17-18
This is what it looks like to be maturing in the faith:
13 Who among you is wise and intelligent? Let him by his good conduct show his [good] deeds with the gentleness and humility of true wisdom.
17 But the wisdom from above is first pure [morally and spiritually undefiled], then peace-loving [courteous, considerate], gentle, reasonable [and willing to listen], full of compassion and good fruits. It is unwavering, without [self-righteous] hypocrisy [and self-serving guile]. 18 And the seed whose fruit is righteousness (spiritual maturity) is sown in peace by those who make peace [by actively encouraging goodwill between individuals].
In these End Times, the world is not getting better. It is growing more and more, and more and more evil, and more unwise.
13 But evil men and impostors
will go on from bad to worse,
deceiving and being deceived.
– 2 Timothy 3:13
They “suppress and stifle the truth” (See v18 of Romans 1:18-32) and “…they became worthless in their thinking [godless, with pointless reasonings, and silly speculations], and their foolish heart was darkened” and “22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools….” (Romans 1:21-22) Sounds like fake news media to me.
We must do the opposite: act more and more with God’s wisdom from above, and not imitate the world. No tit for tat.
So the warning should go like this: Be very careful when you feel “cognitive dissonance” with any portion of Christ’s message. Even as a believer! The message of Christ, if not accepted, causes extreme discomfort (cognitive dissonance) because Christ calls us to go against our old nature, and go against the way of the world.
The world has fallen into a condition that Christ came to save us from. Those “in the world” who think they are totally “okay”, often get frustrated, angry, and for some, violent — because they cannot accept a message like the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
– Source: Cognitive Dissonance
FOR MORE:
People in the world are becoming more and more unwise. Noticed that lately? Absolutely irrational, stupid and foolish. We need more of God’s wisdom from above.
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Delusion is absolutely irrational, stupid and foolish
Irrational Beliefs Excerpts: Is yours an irrational faith not at all supported by evidences? Or do you have a firm, rational faith in Jesus the Godman, supplied with proofs and amazing evidences?
What knowing the Bible does for you
What happens when you do not know what the Bible says on a matter
What you think and practice as compared with what Jesus thinks
Can you really see what is going on in the world?
The progressive nature of evilness
Spontaneous illogicality and double speak
The dangers of consorting with error
“Fake faith“…Read more in this search of the OMGjesus site
The progressive nature of evilness
If I Were To Let Sin Reign In My Body
Is your light actually darkness?
“Therefore do not
let sin reign
in your mortal body”
– Romans 6:12
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