The core of this teaching comes from James, Chapter three and deals with the hereditary nature of a human being. All mankind is born with an inner nature to defy God and live for self. The born again believer has the hereditary nature of Jesus and desires to live for Him.
If you are a Christ follower you cannot coexist with worldly thinking and the principles of Jesus. Satan is a liar and a deceiver. He entices believers to do things leading to destruction and death.
The wisdom of Jesus is deprived by those who are bitter with envy for what they lack and are seeking self satisfaction.
Boasting is a characteristic of living for self and is a lie against the values of Jesus. The source of boasting is earthly and demonic.
The Cross creates a new identity and the humility of Jesus. The born again believer has no need to boast because he is confident in the promises of the Jesus.
Boasting claims an individual can become successful through his own efforts and without the efficacy of God.
The self seeking individual operates with evil motives and lives under a cloud of confusion.
The Holy Spirit creates a fountain of wisdom in a believer. This wisdom comes by prayer, reading the Bible, and listening for the voice of God.
Walking with Jesus requires a believer to submit to the authority of the Holy Spirit. He will always lead a believer in the pathway of Jesus and can be trusted implicitly. He speaks for Jesus.
The wisdom of Jesus is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, and full of mercy and good works. This wisdom is without partiality or hypocrisy.
The righteousness of God comes by faith and transforms believers into peacemakers. They make decisions leading to peace and attempt to eliminate conflict and disputes with others.
Hal Hollister Ministry 