Living for God's Glory Part II

Living for the Glory of God  {Part II}

James 4:13-17

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

I.   PRESUMING ON HIS HANDS    v13-14

A.   Condemnation of Arrogance

Statement of Truth:

Life should not be measured in its duration but it should be measured in its donation.

II.  PRESENT ATTITUDE CONCERNING HIS HANDS   v16

            Key Words:  Boast; All such boasting is evil

A.    Call to Action:  Avoid Evil Boasting

1.      We must submit ourselves God   v7

2.     Draw near to God   v8

3.     Cleanse your hands   v8

4.     Purify your hearts   v 8

5.     Humble yourselves before the Lord   v10

III. PRINCIPLES CONCERNING HIS HANDS     v15, 17

A.  BELIEVER’S REASONABLENESS   v15

Key Words:  Instead; If God wills

              Our Responses to God Will

1.      We Can Defy God’s Will

2.     We Can Deny God’s Will

3.     We Can Disobey God’s Will

4.     We Can Delight in God’s Will

B.  BELIEVER’S RESPONSIBILITY  v17

            Key Words:   Therefore; know

Statement of Truth:

It is wrong not to do that which is right