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Devotional: James 4:13-17

Today’s passage: James 4:13-17

Helpful thoughts:

  • The same arrogance or pride that makes us think we can slander and condemn other people also causes us to view our will as sovereign.
    • If my will is sovereign, then God is an accessory or a boost to my plans.  If He fails to meet my expectations, I will think I have a right to be angry.  If I get what I want, then I will declare God is good.  (This is super dangerous because it will look like I am being spiritual!)
    • God isn’t the subservient vapor of an existence…I am.
  • God has revealed His will to us in His Word!  He has given us everything we need (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Questions to consider:

  1. How do you learn “the right thing to do”?  Where do you get that information?
  2. What is true of the heart that desires to learn of God’s already revealed will more than to receive a guarantee of their own desired earthly future?
  3. What place does having a “sense” from the Spirit or visions have after having studied a passage like this?  Does it look like God is encouraging us to “Lay out a fleece” or discouraging that kind of practice?  Why is the sufficiency of Scripture so encouraging and empowering?

August 10, 2019 Category: Devotions, James

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