When Joseph Smith was trying to decide which church to join, he was prompted to ask God after reading James 1:5:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
What does God give liberally to everyone? Is it the wisdom spoken of earlier in the verse? If so, is confirmation of the truthfulness of the gospel through feelings liberal compared to a visit from Jesus and God? If it refers to something else, what is it?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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