True Wisdom (Part 1)
In a world where wisdom is often defined by influence, success, knowledge, or personal opinion, Scripture calls us to examine a far more important question: what does true wisdom actually look like according to God?
In James 3:13–18, the apostle James confronts the assumption that wisdom is proven by words, intellect, or spiritual reputation. Instead, he directs our attention to a life shaped by obedience, humility, and reverential fear of the Lord. True wisdom, Scripture teaches, is not merely known, but lived. It is revealed through good conduct, expressed in gentleness, and rooted in the wisdom that comes from above.
This message challenges us to assess our claims of wisdom in light of God’s Word. It reminds us that biblical wisdom is not measured by theological knowledge alone, but by a transformed life that faithfully follows the ways of Christ. As God graciously sanctifies His people, true wisdom becomes evident in how we speak, act, and relate to others.
May we listen carefully, allow Scripture to examine our hearts, and pursue the wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and pleasing to the Lord.
Capitol Commons Reformed Church, Sermon Recording for January 18, 2025
About the Speaker
Ray Caguin
Pastor at Capitol Commons Reformed Church
Ray Caguin is a pastor at Capitol Commons Reformed Church and the founder and CEO of ART Fulfillment Solutions, Inc. He holds a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Asia & The Pacific, pursued a Master of Divinity at Grace School of Theology, and is currently studying for a Master of Arts in Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as Biblical Studies and Counseling at The Expositors Academy. He serves the Lord alongside his wife, Celina, and their two Shih Tzus, Memo and Nava.
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About This Series
The Book of James
The book of James will look piercingly into our lives and how we behave and conduct ourselves, and will force us to see where we are not being who we ought to be in Christ. Are we truly living out in our lives Christ Jesus, who is truly living in us. My prayer is that as we go through this series—and according to the Lord’s will, I estimate this series to go on for about 23 Sundays at the minimum—that the Holy Spirit, as nobody else can, will do surgery on every one of our hearts and minds, so that Sunday after Sunday after Sunday, we are surrendering more and more of our hypocrisies and weaknesses in repentance to Him, but also maturing and being transformed more and more into Christlikeness.
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