We must lay aside our arrogance, acknowledge the brevity and uncertainty of life, and humbly entrust ourselves and our plans into God’s sovereign hands. In part 9 of Faith That Works – James, Pastor Dan Cox reads from James 4:13-17.
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Study Notes
Understanding the Text
- Presumptuous Planning (4:13)
- Brevity and Uncertainty (4:14)
- Humble Dependence (4:15)
- Arrogant Independence (4:16)
- The Sin of Omission (4:17)
Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility
Sovereignty and Responsibility
- Embrace Mystery
- Accept Responsibility
- Rest in God’s Sovereignty
Life in God’s Hands is a Life of…
- Surrender
- Trust
- Obedience
- Peace
- Purpose
- Hope
Applying the Text
- Acknowledge God in your planning
- Hold your plans loosely
- Acknowledge the brevity of life
- Avoid arrogant self-sufficiency
- Do the good you know to do