The fruits of wisdom according to James are purity, peace, gentleness, and mercy, leading to righteous living.
James 3:17 outlines the qualities that manifest the true wisdom from above: it is first pure, peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and hypocrisy. These characteristics are not just moral imperatives but are reflective of the nature of Christ, who exemplifies these traits perfectly. As believers grow in wisdom through their relationship with Christ, these fruits should become evident in their lives, demonstrating the transformative power of the Holy Spirit. In Galatians 5:22, the fruits of the Spirit are manifestations of a life lived in accordance with divine wisdom, underscoring the importance of reflecting Christ in our actions and character.
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