This wisdom does not descend from above, but is earthly, sensual, demonic.

You have lived on the earth in pleasure and luxury; you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter.

Be Patient and Persevering

Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, waiting patiently for it until it receives the early and latter rain.

But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment.

And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth produced its fruit.