Jame 1:2-8 "If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith...."
The context of this verse we often use is based in how to deal with difficulties, specifically, trials that test our faith. Sometimes when we face tests the direction we should take is obvious, other times not so. James suggests it is then we need to ask for God's wisdom. His wisdom is generous but our receiving it is conditional to faith. "If anyone lacks wisdom...let him ask in faith with no doubting."
Faith is the key to living a godly life that is directed and led by him. I encourage you to practice your faith. By that I mean include God in the moment by moment decisions of your life.
James also reminds us that true faith is free of doubt. Jesus, in Mat. 18:2-4 used a child's simple belief as an example of what doubt free faith is like. He went on to say that true faith is characterized by humility- no adult difficulties added to it, no reasoning of why or why not. A child's faith is humble, free of doubt.
Let's be children in our faith, allowing simplicity rather than argument to define why we would go to God and entrust him with the direction and wisdom we need for life.
Pastor Paul
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