Living God’s way: Conditions to receiving wisdom

Carlton G. McPeak Guest Columnist One sure way to navigate the trials of this life is to get the wisdom God provides. Wisdom can come from many places and be attained in many ways. However, God’s wisdom comes based upon conditions (James 1:5-8). One condition to getting wisdom is to simply ask for it. Ironically, a person must possess a certain amount of wisdom, if they are going to ask for it. They must realize they need help with the various difficult situations in life. They must be willing to reach out for that help, especially from God. James says a person should be asking God for wisdom. God gives wisdom to “all.” No one is excluded if they will simply ask God. God gives wi