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James 3:14-16
Excerpted from: Jesus Christ's Ascension

In verses 5-6, the author quotes Psalm 2 and Psalm 110 to show that Someone greater—the Most High—commanded things regarding Jesus, including His role as High Priest. That shows that Jesus did not glorify Himself to step into that role—it was presented to Him. Remember our contrast with Helel, who did glorify and exalt himself in his determination to ascend to a position to which he had not been appointed.

Along those lines, James says that self-seeking is an aspect of demonic wisdom (James 3:14-16), meaning it is a skill the unclean spirits have and use, as exemplified by Satan. It is part of his spirit, and it shows up in selfish ambition, which is one of the works of the flesh. But Christ’s approach is completely opposite. He waited for the Father to raise Him up.

Articles
Ask, Seek, Knock
Taking Our Lead From God
The Beatitudes, Part 7: Blessed Are the Peacemakers

Bible Studies
First Love (Part Two)
Parable of the Two Builders
Parable of the Unjust Steward
Parables of Matthew 13 (Part Three): The Parable of the Wheat and the Tares
Would Jesus Christ Vote? (Part One)

Essays
If the Lord Wills
Jedi Versus Sith
Knowledge and the Truth (Part Two)
Pentecost's Two Leavened Loaves (Part Four)
The Conundrum of Christmas Cheer
The World's Moral Resentment

Sermons
Satan (Part 5)
Unity and Unleavened Bread
Gifted With Power From on High!
The Peacemakers
Prayer and Persistence
Life, Fortunes, Sacred Honor
James and Unleavened Bread (Part 2)
As Much as Depends on You
The Church Family—Convinced and Persuaded
The Summertime Soldier and Sunshine Patriotism
Unity
Our Battle Against Evil Programming!
Satan, Division, and Humility
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Sixteen)
Ecclesiates Resumed (Part Eighteen)
Restoration and Forgiveness
God's Perseverance With His Saints (Part Two)
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Ten)
Using God's Given Authority
Confusion of Heart
Considered Rather Than Commanded - Choose Life
Considered Rather Than Commanded - Choose Life
Anger (Part 2)
The Parable of the Wheat and Tares
Division, Satan, Humility
How the Human Mind Shapes What We Believe
Anticipating the Enemy
Anticipating the Enemy
The Secret Sin Everyone Commits
John (Part Seventeen)
Thou Shall Love Thy Neighbor
The Foolishness of Bias
Keeping Love Alive (Part 2)
Agape: Does Not Envy
Beware of False Prophets
In Search of a Clear World View (Part Five)
In Search of a Clear World View (Part Five)
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Eight)
What if You Are Betrayed?
Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?
Gentle and Lowly in Heart
A Survey of God's Gifts to Us
The Meekness and Gentleness of Christ
Simplifying Life (Part Three): Managing Human and Spiritual Relationships

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