“Keep asking in faith, not doubting at all.”​—JAS. 1:6.

We also need faith in Jehovah’s Word and in his way of doing things, trusting God’s inspired counsel. (Read James 1:5-8.)

Turn to Jehovah in prayer, and do not doubt that he can give you the wisdom needed to cope with your trial. (Read James 1:5-8.)

(Jas. 1:1–5:20)

In fact, let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from Jehovah; he is an indecisive man, unsteady in all his ways.”​—James 1:5-8.

If we are to endure our trials with joy, we must first ask Jehovah in prayer to give us the wisdom we need to make good decisions. (Read James 1:5.)

If we ignore our doubts, they will weaken our faith and damage our relationship with Jehovah. (Jas. 1:7, 8)

A devious person may begin to doubt the wisdom of some of Jehovah’s regulations. (Jas. 1:5-8)

So instead of giving in to our doubts, we should pray in full faith, trusting that Jehovah will answer our prayers.​—Read James 1:6, 7.

Titus 1-3; Philemon 1-25; Hebrews 1-13–James 1-5

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On the other hand, those who do not have faith, or who lose it, are not entitled to receive the things God promises.​—James 1:5-8.

When we approach Jehovah, we must “believe that he is and that he becomes the rewarder of those earnestly seeking him.” (Hebrews 11:6; James 1:5-8)

He will not let us be tempted beyond what we can bear.​—1 Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 10:36; James 1:5-8.

With reliance on God, we too can endure trials as integrity keepers.​—James 1:5-8.

If we lack the wisdom to handle perplexing problems or trials, we need to “keep on asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching.”​—James 1:5-8.

As we seek Jehovah’s guidance in handling them, we see how practical that guidance is. (James 1:5-8)

In fact, let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from Jehovah; he is an indecisive man, unsteady in all his ways.” (James 1:5-8)

Let us therefore pray for wisdom to deal with trials, to treat others properly, and to do our best in Jehovah’s service right now​—today! (Ecclesiastes 9:11; James 1:5-8)

Yes, Jehovah will bless us with wisdom if we persist in praying for it, even as he gave King Solomon “a wise and understanding heart.” (1 Kings 3:11, 12; James 1:5-8)

In fact, let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from Jehovah; he is an indecisive man, unsteady in all his ways.”​—James 1:5-8.

At times, we need to make a specific request for the wisdom and strength needed to cope with a trial. (James 1:5-8)