We travel farther and fly higher than any previous generation in history. We accumulate data as never before. The computer age is advancing at almost the speed of light. Yet, while knowledge is increasing, wisdom is decreasing. Many lives are in shambles.
Suicide rates are higher than ever before.
Morals are at a record low. Divorce claims half of those who are married. It seems as if James is speaking directly to us, not only as a generation, but as a congregation. It appears that he is assuming that there is a deficiency, on our part, for wisdom. Therefore, to get a better understanding of what is really lacking, we must get a clear meaning of what wisdom is.