Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - James 3:15
15. This wisdom Two counter pictures of the opposite wisdoms in 15-18. There is a proud wisdom that boasts of its worldly value, and knows how to fight its way and beat all before it. Whence came it? Not from above It is not the wisdom revealed from God by the holy Jesus. And what is it? Its threefold character is sketched in three terrible words. Man in ascending grades is body, soul, and spirit. See note on 1 Corinthians 15:44. In ascending scale man is corporeal, soulical,... read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - James 3:15
This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.This wisdom — Which is consistent with such zeal.Is earthly — Not heavenly; not from the Father of Lights.Animal — Not spiritual; not from the Spirit of God.Devilish — Not the gift of Christ, but such as Satan breathes into the soul. read more