James 3:13-15 ESV
Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
In this passage, the Bible contrasts Godly wisdom (the wisdom from above) and earthly, even demonic, wisdom. Godly wisdom is meek and humble, but is full of good conducts. Earthly wisdom is full of bitter jealousy and selfish ambitions, and boastful. Just a simple comparison, we can see what wisdom attracts more peace, joy, and love... and what wisdom attracts hostility, discontent, and hatred.
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