| − | {{Cquote|St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that wisdom is a kind of practical know-how in life as a Christian; knowing how to discern, judge, and direct the happenings in life. This is what James says God will give generously, through the gift of the Holy Spirit.So, ask for wisdom; ask for that practical discernment in life. But also ask for ever deeper and stronger faith. Whilst James does tie his remarks here to asking for wisdom, there is a wider principle at play; something that we can see in so many of Jesus’ miracles that are based on faith, so approach God and ask in faith for everything that you need and the wisdom to know what that is.<ref>[https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/the-letter-of-james-chapter-1/#:~:text=This%20teaching%20on%20prayer%2C%20and,to%20know%20what%20that%20is. Sharing | + | {{Cquote|St. Thomas Aquinas teaches that wisdom is a kind of practical know-how in life as a Christian; knowing how to discern, judge, and direct the happenings in life. This is what James says God will give generously, through the gift of the Holy Spirit.So, ask for wisdom; ask for that practical discernment in life. But also ask for ever deeper and stronger faith. Whilst James does tie his remarks here to asking for wisdom, there is a wider principle at play; something that we can see in so many of Jesus’ miracles that are based on faith, so approach God and ask in faith for everything that you need and the wisdom to know what that is.<ref>[https://www.godwhospeaks.uk/the-letter-of-james-chapter-1/#:~:text=This%20teaching%20on%20prayer%2C%20and,to%20know%20what%20that%20is. Sharing The Letter of James: Chapter 1]</ref>}} |