James 3:13-18 VOICE

[13] Who in your community is understanding and wise? Let his example, which is marked by wisdom and gentleness, blaze a trail for others. [14] If your heart is one that bleeds dark streams of jealousy and selfishness, do not be so proud that you ignore your depraved state. [15] The wisdom of this world should never be mistaken for heavenly wisdom; it originates below in the earthly realms, with the demons. [16] Any place where you find jealousy and selfish ambition, you will discover chaos and evil thriving under its rule. [17] Heavenly wisdom centers on purity, peace, gentleness, deference, mercy, and other good fruits untainted by hypocrisy. [18] The seed that flowers into righteousness will always be planted in peace by those who embrace peace.