Wisdom, not knowledge alone, is required in the face of trials. God, who is a generous giver (see Jas 1:17), rewards those who acknowledge their need for wisdom and believe that God will supply it (Jas 1:5). James describes wisdom “from above” as pure, peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, and without favoritism or hypocrisy (Jas 3:17). This is contrasted with wisdom of “earthly,” “unspiritual,” or “demonic” origin (Jas 3:15). In our world of convenient information, we’re