Our generation is information-rich but that doesn't mean wisdom has increased. The goal of all wisdom, knowledge, and insight is about fearing God. Without the fear of the lord, you could have all the knowledge and wisdom in the world and you still wouldn't be wise. Even in the church, we claim to know the bible and God but James wants us to prove our wisdom by our character and works.

Earthly wisdom comes from the flesh and the devil, denying God. It's characterised by self-centeredness and worldly ambition, leading to disorder, vile-practices, jealousy, bitterness, and incurring God's judgement. Heavenly wisdom freely comes from God to those who ask for it. It's characterised by purity, peace, gentleness, meekness, mercy and works done without expecting reward. We must recognise that we are nothing without God, turn to him, and away from bitterness, jealousy, and self-centeredness. Heavenly wisdom leads to a harvest of righteousness.