Living for the Glory of God part I {Oct. 2 2016}

LIVING OUR LIFE TO THE GLORY OF GOD

James 4:13-17

Theme:  For the follower of Jesus Christ to avoid the sin of “practical atheism.”

Point to Ponder:    My Future is in God’s Hands.

I.   PRESUMING ON HIS HANDS    v13-14

A.   Our PLANS   v13

                        Key Words:  Come near

B.   Our PRESUMPTION v 14

            Key Words:  What is your life?

II.  PRESENT ATTITUDE CONCERNING HIS HANDS   v16

            Key Words:  Boast; All such boasting is evil

III. PRINCIPLES CONCERNING HIS HANDS     v15, 17

A.  BELIEVER’S REASONABLENESS   v15

Key Words:  Instead;  If God wills

B.  BELIEVER’S RESPONSIBILITY  v17

            Key Words:   Therefore; know

Statement of Truth:

It is wrong not to do that which is right