James 1:5-8 (KJV)
If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.
The “anything” in this passage is wisdom.
The context is the trying of our faith and the development of “perfect patience.” The subject is “the brother of low degree” in contrast to the rich. It seems the riches spoken of here are not merely financial, but a measure of comfort and stability in this life.
When our faith is tried—and it will be tried—we need wisdom. That trial may come through persecution, loss, misunderstanding from loved ones, pressure at work, or any number of difficulties. In those moments, we are instructed to ask God for wisdom so we can navigate the trial rightly.
That wisdom is available. God gives it liberally. It is found in the Word of God.
Yet during trials, the answers Scripture gives can feel extreme, impractical, or even old-fashioned. So the real question becomes this: when we ask God for wisdom, will we receive it—or will we waver? Will we follow what God has said, or look elsewhere for another answer?
God has already given us all things that pertain to life and godliness:
- He has given us the Word of God, which is truth.
- He has given us the local church, which is Christ’s body and a source of encouragement.
- He has given us the indwelling Holy Spirit, who illuminates the Word and directs our lives within the church.
The double-minded man questions the Word, becomes unfaithful to the church, and often quenches the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
The result? He is unstable.
He misses the wisdom of the Word, loses the benefit of the church, and no longer senses the leading of the Spirit.
Are you going through a trial? Do you need wisdom to navigate it?
God has already provided it.
- Open your Bible and begin to study.
- Be faithful to the church where God has placed you.
- Allow the Holy Spirit to use both to guide you.
The waves will still be there.
The winds will still blow.
But if you are firm in your convictions—if you believe that the Bible is truth and that the local church is your refuge—you will find that you can weather the storm.
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