This sermon is part of our series walking through the book of James showing how genuine faith produces steadfast endurance, godly wisdom, and practical obedience in everyday life. The Two Kinds of Wisdom: How to Recognize God's Wisdom in Your Life | James 3:13-18 Discover the crucial difference between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom that can transform your life. Based on James 3:13-18, this message explores how true wisdom isn't just about what you know, but about what you do and why you do it. Learn how to identify the dangerous source of worldly wisdom—bitter jealousy and selfish ambition—and understand why it leads to disorder and conflict. Contrast this with godly wisdom that is pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy, and sincere. This teaching provides practical guidance on: • How to evaluate whether your actions are driven by love or self-interest • Why both purity and peaceability are essential aspects of godly wisdom • How to recognize the character traits of truly wise people • Practical steps to cultivate godly wisdom in your daily life • The danger of digital algorithms that feed us divisive content In a world where everyone claims to be wise, this message will help you discern the difference between wisdom that comes from above and wisdom that is earthly, unspiritual, and destructive. Perfect for Christians seeking to grow in spiritual discernment, improve relationships, and live according to biblical wisdom. Keywords: biblical wisdom, James 3, godly wisdom vs worldly wisdom, Christian living, spiritual growth, biblical teaching, discernment, Christian relationships, spiritual maturity, Bible study, Christian character, spiritual wisdom, James epistle, Christian discipleship, biblical truth, Christian peace, spiritual discernment, Christian motivation, biblical guidance, Christian conduct Hays Hills Baptist Church seeks to bring life-changing hope, to an ever-changing people, through the unchanging Gospel