James 1:5

King James Version

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.

James 1:5KJV

James 1:5 in context

3Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

4But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

5If 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.

6But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.

7For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

What does James 1:5 mean? If any lack wisdom, let him ask of God — the open invitation.

Scripture on wisdom and understanding — where it comes from, and how to ask for it.

Faith that works — practical wisdom on trials, the tongue, and living out what we believe.