What is the source of my wisdom?

Are there some wise and understanding men among you? Then, your life will be an example of the humility that is born of true wisdom. But if your heart is full of rivalry and bitter jealousy, then do not boast of your wisdom—don’t deny the truth that you must recognize in your inmost heart. You may acquire a certain superficial wisdom, but it does not come from God—it comes from this world, from your own lower nature, even from the devil. For wherever you find jealousy and rivalry, you also find disharmony and all other kinds of evil.

The wisdom that comes from God is first utterly pure, then peace-loving, gentle, approachable, full of tolerant thoughts and kindly actions, with no breath of favoritism or hint of hypocrisy. And the wise are peace-makers who go on quietly sowing for a harvest of righteousness—in other people and in themselves. - James 3:13-18 (Phillips)

Is the wisdom I use to execute my life from God or from man?

How do we show that we possess the wisdom of God?

1. General conduct

Therefore, I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. - Ephesians 4:1-3 (NLT)

For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 1:9 (NLT)

Is my lifestyle in alignment with the work and will of God?

2. Specific actions

Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit [through factional motives or strife], but with [an attitude of] humility [being neither arrogant nor self-righteous], regard others as more important than yourselves. Do not merely look out for your own personal interests but also for the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4 (Amplified Bible)

And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the
way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. - Romans 12:1-2 (NLT)

Are my daily actions void of selfish ambition and in alignment with Christlike character?

3. Attitude

But the wisdom that comes from heaven is, first of all, pure and full of quiet gentleness. Then, it is peace-loving and courteous. It allows discussion and is willing to yield to others; it is full of mercy and good deeds. It is wholehearted, straightforward, and sincere. - James 3:17 (Living Bible)

Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me, you can do nothing. - John 15:5 (NLT)

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. - Matthew 5:5 (ESV)

Do I conduct myself in all humility and gentleness, recognizing that I can do nothing apart from God?

Not until we have become humble and teachable, standing in awe of God’s holiness and sovereignty… acknowledging our own littleness, distrusting our own thoughts, and willing to have our minds turned upside down, can divine wisdom become ours. - J. I. Packer

Be Encouraged to execute life with the wisdom of God.

-Jeffrey Thornton