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NASB | James 1:5 ¶ But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 1:5 ¶ If any of you lacks wisdom [to guide him through a decision or circumstance], he is to ask of [our benevolent] God, who gives to everyone generously and without rebuke or blame, and it will be given to him. |
Subject: Scripture alone? |
Bible Note: Your point is well taken, context is important. Yet, I submit the context in which I cite Luke 24:45 and James 1:5 is appropriate, that context being this forum. You say that to quote scripture out of context is pretext, which means "something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason". Given this, what is the problem with introducing this thread with the idea that Jesus opened the minds of his disciples so they may understand scripture and that God will provide wisdom to those who ask? I note that there are other instances in scripture in which the truth of God's word is revealed by Him, not our own understanding. Sincerely, Parable |