James 1:5

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If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without rebuke, and it will be given to him.

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  • Prov 2:3-6 : 3 if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, 5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
  • John 15:7 : 7 If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.
  • Prov 3:5-7 : 5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding. 6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. 7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.
  • 1 Kgs 3:7-9 : 7 Now, LORD my God, you have made your servant king in place of my father David, but I am only a young and inexperienced servant who does not know how to carry out his duties. 8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or record. 9 So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between good and evil, for who is able to govern this great people of yours? 10 The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked this. 11 God said to him, "Since you have asked for this and not for long life, wealth for yourself, or the death of your enemies, but for discernment in administering justice, 12 behold, I have done what you asked. I have given you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.
  • Jer 29:12-13 : 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you search for me with all your heart.
  • Matt 7:7-9 : 7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened. 9 Or which one of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him?
  • Exod 31:3 : 3 I have filled him with the Spirit of God, giving him wisdom, understanding, knowledge, and skill in all kinds of craftsmanship.
  • 2 Chr 1:10 : 10 Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?
  • Job 28:12-28 : 12 But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding? 13 Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It is not in me,' and the sea declares, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold. 20 But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding? 21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the sky. 22 Destruction and Death say, 'We have heard a rumor about it with our ears.' 23 God understands its way, and He knows its place. 24 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. 25 When He gave weight to the wind and measured the waters by measure, 26 when He made a decree for the rain and a path for the thunderbolt, 27 then He saw it and declared it; He established it and also examined it. 28 And He said to mankind, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.'
  • 1 Chr 22:12 : 12 Only may the Lord give you wisdom and understanding and put you in charge of Israel, so that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.
  • 1 John 5:14-15 : 14 This is the confidence we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we already have what we have asked of Him.
  • John 16:23-24 : 23 On that day you will ask me nothing. Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you. 24 Until now you have asked for nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, so that your joy may be full.
  • John 14:13 : 13 And whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son.
  • Isa 55:6-7 : 6 Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near. 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts. Let him return to the LORD, so that He may have compassion on him, and to our God, for He will abundantly pardon.
  • Jer 1:6-7 : 6 Then I said, 'Ah, Lord GOD! I do not know how to speak because I am too young.' 7 But the LORD said to me, 'Do not say, “I am too young.” You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'
  • Exod 31:6 : 6 Moreover, I have appointed with him Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. I have also given skills to all the skillful workers that they may make everything I have commanded you:
  • Exod 36:1-4 : 1 Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whom the Lord had given wisdom and understanding to know how to carry out all the work of the sanctuary service, shall do everything the Lord has commanded. 2 Then Moses called Bezalel, Oholiab, and every skilled person whose heart the Lord had given wisdom, everyone whose heart was stirred to come forward to do the work. 3 They received from Moses all the offerings the Israelites had brought for the work of constructing the sanctuary. Still, the people continued to bring freewill offerings every morning. 4 So all the skilled workers who were doing all the work on the sanctuary came, each from the work he was doing,
  • Prov 9:4-6 : 4 "Whoever is simple, let them turn in here! To those who lack understanding, she says: 5 Come, eat my bread and drink the wine I have mixed. 6 Leave your simple ways and live; walk in the way of understanding."
  • John 4:10 : 10 Jesus answered her, "If you knew the gift of God and who it is that says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water."
  • 1 John 3:22 : 22 And whatever we ask, we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do what pleases Him.
  • Jas 1:17 : 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.
  • Jas 3:17 : 17 But the wisdom that comes from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and sincere.
  • Jas 5:16 : 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is very powerful and effective.
  • Dan 2:18-22 : 18 He asked them to seek mercy from the God of heaven concerning this mystery, so that Daniel and his companions might not be destroyed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. 19 Then the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision during the night. And Daniel blessed the God of heaven. 20 Daniel answered and said, "Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and might belong to Him. 21 He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding. 22 He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, and light dwells with Him.
  • Matt 11:20 : 20 Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent:
  • Luke 11:9-9 : 9 So I say to you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. 11 Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a piece of bread, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12 Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!
  • Luke 15:20-22 : 20 And he rose up and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran, embraced him, and kissed him. 21 The son said to him, 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, 'Bring out the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet.
  • Mark 16:14 : 14 Later, as they were reclining at the table, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they had not believed those who had seen him after he was raised.
  • 2 Cor 2:16 : 16 To one, we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is adequate for such a task?

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  • Jas 3:13-15
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    13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show his works by his good conduct with the humility that comes from wisdom.

    14But if you have bitter envy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not boast and deny the truth.

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    17Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

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    11God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—

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    3To receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity,

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    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

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    19My beloved brothers and sisters, let every person be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.

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    7Wisdom is supreme—acquire wisdom. Though it costs you all you have, gain understanding.

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    7Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

    8For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks, it will be opened.

    9Or which one of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone?

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    6But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 'God opposes the proud but shows favor to the humble.'

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    3His divine power has granted us everything we need for life and godliness through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

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    8which He lavished on us in all wisdom and understanding.

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    10For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

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    3When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

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    6and that He would declare to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom is double what you imagine. Know then that God exacts less of you than your guilt deserves.

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    17that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know Him better.

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    13Blessed is the one who finds wisdom and the one who obtains understanding.

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    18Let no one deceive themselves. If anyone among you thinks they are wise in this age, let them become foolish so that they may become wise.

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    14This is the confidence we have before Him: If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

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    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

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    3How have you advised without wisdom and provided abundant insight?

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    17If you call upon the Father, who judges impartially according to each one’s deeds, live your lives in reverent fear during the time of your temporary residence here.

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    5Acquire wisdom; acquire understanding. Do not forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.

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    33But if not, listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.

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    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

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    8For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they will keep you from being ineffective or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    1My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen carefully to my understanding.

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    12Blessed is the one who endures trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

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    3if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

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    19My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you strays from the truth and someone turns them back,

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    7If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.