Life Matters: The Book of James Lesson 10: "Planning Ahead" Michael Lewis November 11, 2007
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Life Matters: The Book of James
Lesson Ten: “Planning Ahead”
by Michael Lewis
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
November 11, 2007

James 4:13-17

How does a Christian   plan  ?

1. Acknowledge the   sovereignty   of God over your life (James 4;13, 14).

1 Peter 2:9; Acts 17:25-27; Ephesians 1:11

2. Keep a   realistic   view of your life (James 4:14).

Complete this sentence: "Life is short so..."

A. Life is   brief  .

Psalms 90:10

B. You will be treated   unfairly  .

Rom 2:9; John 16:33

C. You   matter   to God   more   than you can   know  .

Ps 139:14; Matt 10:30; Lk 10:20; Heb 4:13; Rom 5:8; 2 Tim 1:14; John 14:1-4; Matt 10:42 Matt 16:26, 27

3. We should plan by keeping our   spiritual     priorities   first (James 4:15, 16).

Luke 12:15; Matt. 6:20, 21

4. The best way to make the   most   of today is to   honor     Jesus   (James 4:17).

Psalms 118:24 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”