FOR WHAT IS YOUR LIFE ? (James 4:13-14)
The sin that James denounces is self-confident, boastful planning in independence of God (vv. 13-16). He pictures a businessman who has a complete plan laid out for the future. Notice the details. He thought about the time (today or tomorrow); the personnel (we); the place (such and such a city); the duration (spend a year there); the activity (buy and sell); and the anticipated result (make a profit). He never once takes God into his business. In life, it is necessary to make some plans for the future, but to do so in self-will is sinful. To say "we will" or "I will" is the essence of sin. Note the "I wills" of Lucifer in Isaiah 14:13-14.
Do not say to your neighbor,“Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you. (Proverbs 3:28). We do not know what tomorrow holds.
For what is your life? It is even a vapor (puff of smoke) that appears for a little time and then vanishes away (James 4:14).
The sin that James denounces is self-confident, boastful planning in independence of God (vv. 13-16). He pictures a businessman who has a complete plan laid out for the future. Notice the details. He thought about the time (today or tomorrow); the personnel (we); the place (such and such a city); the duration (spend a year there); the activity (buy and sell); and the anticipated result (make a profit). He never once takes God into his business. In life, it is necessary to make some plans for the future, but to do so in self-will is sinful. To say "we will" or "I will" is the essence of sin. Note the "I wills" of Lucifer in Isaiah 14:13-14.
Do not say to your neighbor,“Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you. (Proverbs 3:28). We do not know what tomorrow holds.
For what is your life? It is even a vapor (puff of smoke) that appears for a little time and then vanishes away (James 4:14).
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