Bible Verses
This book of the Bible says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach.”
What is James?
Paul asked the church in Ephesus to pray that he would boldly share this, even while in prison.
What is the gospel?
Give an example of each type of wisdom.
The Bible says if we need wisdom, we can get it this way.
What is, through prayer and reading scripture?
James 3:13–18 says wisdom that is “earthly, sensual, and demonic” comes from this place.
What is not from above (earthly)?
When we pray for wisdom, it helps us make choices that glorify God and build this.
What is His kingdom?
What are the 2 types of wisdom?
Earthly wisdom and wisdom from God.
One way we gain wisdom is by trying something, failing, and then learning from it. This is called what?
What is experience?
Matthew 6:24 mentions "mammon". What is it?
wealth and riches
When trying to make a wise choice, we should consider our ___.
needs
2 paths that we must choose in life.
What is a life of commitment to God or not?
Instead of learning only from our own mistakes, we can also gain wisdom this way.
What is listening to someone else?
According to James, the wisdom from above is first pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of this.
What is mercy and good fruits?
What is ONE thing Solomon mentioned in his prayer in 1 Kings?
-Solomon acknowledges the faithfulness of his father, David, and that he is now king.
-He asks for "an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil"