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James 3:13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18

James 3:13 NIV

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 3:14 NIV

But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth.

James 3:15 NIV

Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.

James 3:16 NIV

For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.

James 3:17 NIV

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.

James 3:18 NIV

Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.