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What the Fathers say

1 Kings 3:9

Western Saints

Bonaventure

The same is seen also in the example of Solomon who asked, not for gold and silver, but for an understanding heart: and so it was given to him. Hence James: "If any of you is wanting in wisdom, let him ask it of God, who gives abundantly to all men, and does not reproach; and it will be given to him. But let him ask with faith, without hesitation." For one who hesitates is not disciplined.

Collations on the Hexaemeron, Collation 2 ↗