Obtaining the Wisdom of God– Paul M. Williams

James 1:5-8

There are many things in life that a man seeks after, much by a way of desire that his soul longs for.  Some seek after riches, while others seek fame; some seek after happiness, and others peace of mind; some seek after freedom and others find fulfilment in family.  May I ask you, what it is that you seek after? What is that prized possession that your heart goes a longing for?

I think of a man by the name of King Solomon.  If ever a man had riches, it was he, if ever a man had a reputation, he was unequalled!  Yet, for all his many qualities, none were comparable to that one defining quality of wisdom that singularly set this king apart! Would you have the wisdom to know what to do in any given situation?  Would you have the understanding to discern between good and evil?  “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” (Jms. 1:5)