What do you need today?
I need wisdom
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What this passage says
The passage speaks of trials producing patience, then says if anyone lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generously and without reproach, and it will be given. Verses 6 to 8 add asking in faith without wavering.
What describes your situation best?
Only if it helps. Nothing you choose is saved or sent anywhere.
What would help you most right now?
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Wisdom is described as sought like silver, and as given by the Lord.
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The fear of the Lord is named as the beginning of wisdom.
Old and New Testament together
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Christ himself is called the wisdom of God, which reframes what wisdom is.
What this means for you
James places the request for wisdom inside a trial. The promise is that God gives it generously and without finding fault with the asking.
One thing to do
Ask God for wisdom in one plain sentence, then read Proverbs 2:1-11 and write down what it says wisdom costs.
Pray this passage
Father, this passage says that if I lack wisdom I should ask you, and that you give generously and without reproach. I lack wisdom. I am not asking you to remove the trial, only to give what you promise here. Teach me from your word rather than from my preferences.
Or pray in your own words
- State the decision or question in one sentence.
- Ask for wisdom, using verse 5 as your words.
- Ask him to make you willing to obey what he shows.
A 7 day Scripture path
Seven passages, one a day, read in your own translation. Kept in this browser only.
Where to go from here
- Read the whole chapter around James 1:2-8
- Put one of these verses to memory
- Save a verse or write a note in your library
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