God gives you wisdom when you ask in faith

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.”  (James 1:5)

Have you ever wished you knew more about life and had a better understanding of things? The great news is that you can become incredibly wise by just asking God to give you wisdom. He promised in the passage at the top of the page that he would not reproach or berate you just for asking. Remember that everything that can be known is already known by God, and He is willing to generously give wisdom to you if you ask Him for it in faith (James 1:6).

How to get it

Start by asking God boldly to give you wisdom. Then do the following wise things: study His Word, seek the wise counsel of other Christians whose lives seem worth imitating, and then work to live wisely; knowing what to do is knowledge—doing what you know is wisdom.

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” (Prov. 19:20 ESV)

Therefore

“Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding, for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed. (Prov. 3:13-18 ESV)