Planning Without God

James 4:13-17, Planning Without God

Intro:

A. Rebukes Them for What They Were Not Doing, Jas.4:13-14

1. The Illustration – (James 4:13)

a. GETS ATTENTION

b. GIVES EXAMPLE

(1) Time

(2) Place

(3) Extent

(4) Schedule

(5) Outcome

c. AN EVALUATION

2. The Presumption – (James 4:14)

a. IGNORANCE OF FUTURE

b. ARROGANT SELF-RELIANCE IN PRESENT

B. Corrects Them Regarding What They Ought To Do, Jas.4:15

1. Qualification, (James 4:15b)

2. Expression, (James 4:15b)

C. Evaluates What Planning Without God Amounts To, Jas.4:16-17

1. It is Evil, (James 4:16)

1. SUCH PLANNING

2. BOASTFUL ARROGANCE
3. WHICH IS SIN

2. It is Inconsistent, (James 4:17)

1. KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITY

2. NEGLIGENT BEHAVIOR