T. Austin-Sparks addresses the issue of Corinthian believers reducing Christianity to mere philosophy, emphasizing that true wisdom from above is not about intellectual understanding but about a spiritual state that reflects Christ. He warns against the dangers of worldly wisdom infiltrating the church, leading to divisions and carnality among believers. The sermon highlights that true wisdom is characterized by purity, peace, and mercy, contrasting sharply with the sensuality and strife present in Corinth. Ultimately, Sparks points to Christ as the embodiment of divine wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption, urging believers to embrace a living relationship with Him rather than mere doctrinal knowledge. He concludes by calling for a complete surrender to Christ, allowing Him to eclipse our own desires and ambitions.

Phil Beach Jr. emphasizes the distinction between heavenly wisdom and devilish wisdom in his sermon on James 3:13-18. He explains that true wisdom is not merely academic knowledge but a deep, spiritual understanding that reflects the character of Christ. The sermon calls believers to seek a daily union with Christ, allowing His wisdom to govern their lives, which will manifest in pure, peaceable, and gentle behavior. Beach warns against the dangers of earthly wisdom, which leads to strife and confusion, urging the congregation to earnestly ask God for the wisdom that comes from above. Ultimately, he encourages a lifestyle that reveals the nature of Jesus to the world.