Doug preached this week from James 4:13-16- a passage which speaks of those who are presumptive planners. The problem is not in making plans or seeking to succeed, but there is a danger, he noted, that we will live as practical atheists. Those who live as though God is not watching or is not in control of every detail of our lives (he began with tons of verses showing how God reigns supreme over
every detail of life). This comes to the surface when we pridefully make plans without an attitude of "Lord willing." So, how do we plan for the glory of God (to not plan is not an option for that is laziness). 1. Acknowledge our frailty, foolishness, and dependence on God, 2. Make plans in humble submission to God's will by searching the Scriptures, seeking godly counsel, praying. Then we must do something (not just sit passively). It was a good sermon, especially for young adults who are faced with so many "big decisions" to make.
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