Study2A..The subject is clearly defined and may be entitled, ‘‘Heavenly wisdom: what it is and how to get it’’. A careful look at these verses will prompt several important and practical questions, each of which is clearly answered in the passage.
@Livingwater Study 2A TRUE WISDOM AND HOW TO GET IT THE LETTER OF JAMES Scripture Portion: James 1:5-8 James 1:5-8 might be described as a classic passage. It is a well-known section of scripture and contains basic Christian teaching. The subject is clearly defined and may be entitled, ‘‘Heavenly wisdom: what it is and how to get it’’. A careful look at these verses will prompt several important and practical questions, each of which is clearly answered in the passage. 1 . WHAT IS IT ? We must understand what James means when he says, “”If any of you lacks wisdom…”…” What is this wisdom? Is this a promise for guidance in times of perplexity? Is this a promise for special insight and illumination when this is needed? Is the reference to intellectual knowledge or learning alone? These are most certainly included in the wisdom which we read about here, but this is a very practical thing and it has to do with the way a Christian lives. So it is not only intellectual: it is experi