# Wisdom versus revelation – James 1:5
Author: Dwight Gingrich
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Published: 2011-08-28
Category: Bible Bites [Exegesis]
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(Old Facebook Post)

_Wisdom_ is the God-given ability to make decisions when faced with complex situations. _Revelation_ is a voice from heaven–God speaking his wisdom directly to me.

So when I am faced with a complex decision and pray for wisdom, in response to James 1:5 (“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God…”), why am I often waiting, not for _wisdom_, but for _revelation_?

And by the way, wisdom comes by persevering faithfully through trials (cf. James 1:2-4), which means it might not come instantly.


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