JETS 60:1 (March 2017) p. 134 Wisdom is a prominent theme in James (1:5–8; 3:13–18), with many scholars generically classifying his work broadly alongside OT wisdom literature.23 He defines heavenly wisdom as “pure, …, peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, [and] impartial and sincere” (3:17, NIV); and he defines satanic wisdom as jealous and selfish, earthly, unspiritual, and demonic (3:15–16). As I mention above, James specifically relates godly wisdom to patient endurance
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