as earthly and unspiritual, characterized by bitter envy, selfish ambition, disorder, and evil (James 3:14–16). God offers us an alternative wisdom. It “cries aloud” and promises, “If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you” (Prov. 1:20, 23). James describes this wisdom as pure, peace-loving, gentle, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. It is marked by humility and belongs to those who seek peace (James 3:13,