He gives such wisdom “generously to all and without reproaching.”​—Read James 1:5.

According to James 1:5, why should we pray for Jehovah’s help?

Ask Jehovah to give you the wisdom you need to help your children develop love for him. (Read James 1:5.)

What is one principle that can help parents instill love for Jehovah in their children’s heart? (James 1:5)

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.)

To gain wisdom, what does James 1:5 tell us we need to do?

13. If you are unsure about a certain custom, what should you do, as stated at James 1:5?

¹³ If you are unsure about a certain custom or practice, go to Jehovah in prayer, asking in faith for godly wisdom. (Read James 1:5.)

If you are unsure about a certain custom, what should you do, as stated at James 1:5?

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.)

With faith in Jehovah’s way of doing things and the principles that he has kindly provided, we can make wise decisions and prove ourselves steady in all our ways.​—Jas. 1:5-8; 4:8.

The Bible says: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom [especially in dealing with trials], let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him.” (James 1:5)

Guidance to make wise decisions “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching, and it will be given him.”​—James 1:5.

The disciple James wrote: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep on asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching; and it will be given him.” (Jas. 1:5)

(a) What assurance is found at James 1:5?

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.)

In harmony with James 1:5-8, why should you pray in faith?

(Jas. 1:1–5:20)

To those who “keep on asking in faith,” Jehovah grants wisdom needed to endure trials.​—Jas. 1:5-8, 12.

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.

How would you explain what is said about faith at James 1:5-8?

But if we obey our God, he will give us wisdom that will enable us to make sound decisions. (Prov. 2:6, 7; Jas. 1:5)

Ask Jehovah to help you discern what he wants you to learn now. (Jas. 1:5)

The disciple James wrote: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without finding fault.” (Jas. 1:5; ftn.)

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

Pray for patience and wisdom. (Jas. 1:5)

We especially need godly wisdom when making decisions that will affect the rest of our life, such as whether to remain single or to get married. (Jas. 1:5)

 1. Why do we all need godly wisdom? (Proverbs 4:7)

IF YOU have ever had to make an important decision, no doubt you prayed for wisdom​—and for good reason. (Jas. 1:5)

The more we appreciate the Bible’s counsel, the more we will rely on the timeless wisdom provided by our loving Creator. (Jas. 1:5)

Ask Jehovah to help you discern what you can realistically hope to accomplish. (Prov. 16:3; Jas. 1:5)

For example, if you are looking for counsel on how to deal with a problem, ask Jehovah to help you find principles in his Word that can guide you.​—Phil. 4:6, 7; Jas. 1:5.

Pray for wisdom to answer them honestly, without self-deception. (Jas. 1:5)

Some Bible teachers raise the subject of prayer by reading James 1:5, which states: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God.”

Jehovah inspired James to write: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all.” (Jas. 1:5)

We can be sure that Jehovah sees the effort we make, and he will give us the strength and wisdom we need to resist satanic thinking. (2 Chron. 16:9; Isa. 40:29; Jas. 1:5)

In order to attain happiness and fulfillment, then, we need to follow Jehovah’s example by being interested in others and by being generous givers. (Phil. 2:3, 4; Jas. 1:5)

However, Jehovah gives parents the wisdom and the strength they need when they humbly entreat him in prayer and look to his Word and holy spirit for guidance.​—Read James 1:5.

Says James 1:5: “If any one of you is lacking in wisdom, let him keep asking God, for he gives generously to all and without reproaching.”