Godly Wisdom 

“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 3:17) 

 

 

Standing at a fork in life’s road 

At a loss on what to choose 

Lacking wisdom 

 

We look out and look up  

Seeking God 

For wisdom and direction 

  

His Word has promised us  

That if anyone lacks wisdom 

We should ask God 

Who gives generously without finding fault 

 

 

Wisdom from heaven 

Godly wisdom 

 

Is first of all 

 

Pure 

No mixed motives 

No selfish ambitions 

No calculated risks 

No manipulations 

No guile 

 

It is innocent 

As a dove 

As a child 

 

Then 

 

Peace-loving 

Actively seeking peace 

Peace between God and men 

Peace between fellow men 

Peace between factions 

Peace between discordant parties 

 

 

Considerate 

Thoughtful of others  

Choosing others over ourself 

Attending to others’ needs over our own 

 

 

Submissive 

Humble 

Relinquishing our rights 

Yielding our own desires  

 

 

Full of mercy and good fruits 

Cancelling of debts and payments 

Forgiving punishments due 

Forbearance of wrongs done to us 

 

Productive 

Abundance of goodness 

Proliferating blessings 

 

 

Impartial 

Objective 

Unswayed by sentiments 

Fair 

 

 

Sincere 

Genuine 

Truthful 

Trustworthy 

 

 

When we lack wisdom and need direction 

 

As we seek Godly wisdom 

 

The answer we receive  

Is it from us or from above 

 

The distinguishing key between 

Our own wisdom  

And the wisdom from above 

 

Is 

 

Does the answer reflect the attributes of 

Pureness 

Peace-loving-ness 

Consideration 

Submissiveness 

Fullness of mercy and of good fruits 

Impartiality 

Sincerity 

 

 

Heavenly wisdom 

Godly wisdom 

 

Awaits us 

Just for the asking 

Generously given to us 

Without condition 

 

From the Source of all wisdom 

 

God Himself