Wisdom from above based on James 3: 13-18 as an antidote and way of Life that produces peace and its implication for Indonesian Churches

Wisdom from above based on James 3: 13-18 as an antidote and way of Life that produces peace and its implication for Indonesian Churches

Samuel Benyamin Hakh

Issue: Vol. 7 No.3 2026 Article 8 pp.746 – 756
DOI: https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2026738| Published online 15th April 2026

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ABSTRACT

There are several studies that have been conducted on the subject of wisdom as found in James 3:13-18, but these studies have not given adequate attention to the function of the fruits of wisdom from above. The purpose of the research in this article is to offer a new perspective on the function of the fruits of wisdom as an antidote and a way of life that produces peace. To achieve this purpose, this article used a qualitative analysis of the text of James 3:13-18. The analysis showed that James demonstrates the function of the fruits of wisdom from above, not only as an antidote, but also as a way of life in the daily practices of the Christians to whom the author addressed this letter. This article concludes with a summary of the dangers of worldly wisdom explored by James and the distinction between divine and worldly wisdom. James proves that the fruits of wisdom from above or from God can be an effective antidote and at the same time a way of life for Indonesian churches in facing various problems both in the Indonesian churches.

Keywords: James 3: 13-18, Antidotes, Wisdom from above, Worldly Wisdom, Way of Life

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ABOUT AUTHOR(S)

Samuel Benyamin Hakh is currently a Lecturer in New Testament Theology at the Postgraduate Program, Sekolah Tinggi Teologi Reformed Injili Internasional, Indonesia. He has written several books, including: Introduction to the New Testament and Its Theological Essentials; The Preaching of Jesus According to the Synoptic Gospels; Conscience according to the New Testament; Peace is calming; Interpretation of the Book of Revelation; and several articles in the field of the New Testament.

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Hakh, Samuel Benyamin. “Wisdom from above based on James 3: 13-18 as an antidote and way of Life that produces peace and its implication for Indonesian Churches.” E-Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences 7, no.3 (2026): 746 – 756. https://doi.org/10.38159/ehass.2026738