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  WISDOM FOR THE ASKING
  by C.H. Spurgeon
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Summary: C.H. Spurgeon's sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking
divine wisdom through prayer and faith in God's generous nature.

Topics: "Divine Wisdom", "Prayer and Faith"
Scripture References: Proverbs 2:6, Proverbs 3:5, James 1:5

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C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the necessity of seeking divine wisdom,
acknowledging our inherent folly and the limitations of human
understanding. He encourages believers to approach God in prayer,
confidently asking for wisdom, which He generously provides without
reproach. Spurgeon expresses gratitude for the simplicity of this
promise, highlighting that wisdom is available to all who humbly seek
it, regardless of their past mistakes or ignorance. He reassures that
God will guide us through life's complexities and grant us understanding
that surpasses worldly knowledge.

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If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men
liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (James 1:5)

If any of you lack wisdom. There is no "if" in the matter, for I am sure
I lack it. What do I know? How can I guide my own way? How can I direct
others? Lord, I am a mass of folly, and wisdom I have none.

Thou sayest, "Let him ask of God." Lord, I now ask. Here at Thy
footstool I ask to be furnished with heavenly wisdom for this day's
perplexities, ay, and for this day's simplicities; for I know I may do
very stupid things, even in plain matters, unless Thou dost keep me out
of mischief.

I thank Thee that all I have to do is to ask. What grace is this on Thy
part, that I have only to pray in faith and Thou wilt give me wisdom'.
Thou dost here promise me a liberal education, and that, too, without an
angry tutor or a scolding usher. This, too, Thou wilt bestow without a
fee -- bestow it on a fool who lacks wisdom. O Lord, I thank Thee for
that positive and expressive word "It shall be given him." I believe it.
Thou wilt this day make Thy babe to know the hidden wisdom which the
carnally prudent never learn. Thou wilt guide me with Thy counsel and
afterwards receive me to glory.

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