Two kinds of Wisdom

Did you know there were two kinds of wisdom? Check out this definition in James 3:13-17 of what it is, and what it is not.
13 Who is there among you who is wise? Then let him by his noble living show forth his good works with humility which is the proper attribute of true wisdom.
14 But if you have bitter jealousy (envy) and contention (selfish ambition) in your hearts, do not pride yourselves on it and thus be in defiance the Truth. 15 This superficial wisdom is not such as comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, and demonic. 16 For wherever there is jealousy (envy) and contention (selfish ambition), there will also be confusion (unrest, disharmony, rebellion) and all sorts of evil practices.
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure (undefiled); then it is peace-loving, courteous (considerate, gentle). It is willing to yield to reason, full of compassion and good fruits; it is wholehearted and straightforward, impartial and free from doubts, wavering, and insincerity.
Scripture says that we can either operate in wisdom that is earthly and demonic, or wisdom that is from above proceeding from God. How do we know the difference? By the fruit. Wisdom based on the unspiritual, fleshly responses to knowledge we may have, and experiences we have walked through will have corresponding fruit. The fruit we can expect from this type of wisdom are--- confusion, unrest, rebellion, pride and all sorts of evil practices. When the fruit of choices and paths we have decided to go down involves fruit like any one of these listed, be sure to know that the wisdom used to justify our choice is not from God. If we have unforgiveness, bitterness, or anger and try to make a wise decision, our defiled hearts can only lead us to the wisdom that is earthly. The wisdom from God is first of all pure, or undefiled. A defiled heart cannot make decisions based on Godly wisdom. If our hearts are defiled with the attitudes of the enemy, then we will be led to wisdom that is from the enemy. If we have given ourselves over to anything not of love, we will be resonating on satan's frequency, therefore we will be attracted to the wisdom that emanates from him. If our desire is to be led by the wisdom that is from God, we must have checks and balances around us with the Word of God, and people we make ourselves accountable to. Scripture says in the multitude of godly counsel there is wisdom.
It makes sense that God's wisdom has purity as the first thing on the list, b/c it is the pure in heart that see God! We need to have our eyes wide open and able to see clearly so we can make wise choices. A pure, undefiled heart is especially necessary when making any life decisions. Our destiny can be forever changed by ungodly wisdom. Just look at Saul. His unwise choice cost him his kingdom and his destiny. But Saul’s demise didn't begin with an unwise choice, it began with an impure heart. Keeping our hearts pure is very important to seeing the destiny for our life be fulfilled. Another powerful fruit of godly wisdom is Peace. Scripture says we shall go out with joy and be led forth by peace. Wisdom loves peace, b/c God leads us with it! It is a wise person that follows God's leading. He always leads us in triumph when we pick up His weapons and walk in the peace He guides us with. God's wisdom will also show itself when the choices we make show consideration of each others strengths and weakness, and we treat each other with gentleness and humility. The wise heart is teachable, and feels others pain. Wisdom gives its whole heart to truth---you never have to wonder where you stand with someone operating in God's wisdom, b/c this wisdom calls us to be straight shooters. God's wisdom is impartial, meaning that whoever or whatever is on the side of God and His truth will have wisdom's vote.
I think it is a good idea for us to examine ourselves on a regular basis to see what fruit comes forth from decisions we make. This will tell us what wisdom we are basing our choices on, and then hopefully, if you are like me and want only God's wisdom operating in your life, we can amend our choices to line up with the fruit that is only from above.---V