Wisdom and Understanding

Studying the book of James and wow what amazing scripture is there! Of course, you have read it before, but it knocks you up beside of your head when you dig into some of it and God sheds a little light! Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. Such "wisdom" does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, of the devil. For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere. Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. James 3: 13-18 What is the difference between wisdom and understanding anyway? Per Beth Moore... wisdom is the what. Understanding is the why. Wisdom often knows what to do, what is right, or what is awry. Understanding often knows why. For instance, wisdom knows that pride is serious sin and should be shunned. Understanding knows that pride is the fastest way to a painful, ugly fall! This scripture and Beth Moore's words really got me to thinking! How often do I pray for wisdom before making decisions and am I seeking God's pure wisdom that will produce a "harvest of righteousness"??? Because...if I have sought God's pure wisdom..the understanding will follow! and the result will produce peace that will raise a harvest of righteousness. Now that is GOOD stuff!