James Part 5
Book of James Part 5
Wisdom in the Midst of Trials
James 1:5-8
May 14, 2023
James 1:5-8
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do.
Wise people understand that my Present—- will one day be my Past, —and my __________________ both good and bad will one day show up in my Future.
Ephesians 5:15-17
So then, be careful how you walk, not as unwise people but as wise, 16 making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
In light of my past and, where I am at currently in life, and then based on where I would like to be in the future, what would be the ______________ thing to do with the decision I am currently faced with?
Proverbs 27:12
The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.
1 Corinthians 8:1-3
Now about food sacrificed to idols: We know that “We all possess knowledge.” But knowledge puffs up while love builds up. 2 Those who think they know something do not yet know as they ought to know. 3 But whoever loves God is known by God.
Wisdom is: Godly _________________ for Daily life in order to walk in obedience to God’s Word in the midst of a world that has completely differing values.
Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
There is a Starting point in gaining Godly Discernment and Wisdom and that is “The _______________ of the Lord”.
Proverbs 11:2
When pride comes, then comes dishonor; but with the humble there is wisdom.
_______________ blocks Wisdom.
James says, we must ask for Wisdom without ____________________.
James 1:6b-8
for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For that person ought not to expect that he will receive anything from the Lord, 8 being a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
James 3:17-18
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, free of hypocrisy. 18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
Ephesians 1:15-19
For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, 16 do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. 18 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the boundless greatness of His power toward us who believe.