James 4:13-5:6
Talk Summary
Life can feel like an endless cycle of planning, scheduling, and striving. In James 4:13–5:6 we are pulled back to reality: life is a mist. We are not in ultimate control. Every plan, ambition, and diary entry are subject to God’s sovereign will. True wisdom begins with acknowledging that God rules over every detail, from the hairs on our head to the final breath we take James calls us to align our priorities with His good purposes, embracing faith in daily life, caring for others, and being ambitious for what God is ambitious for.
James also warns us about the danger of pursuing wealth and lifestyle over God. The glitter of success can hide the rot of injustice, greed, and self-indulgence. God hears the cries of the oppressed, and those who exploit others will face His justice.
As Christians, we are called to live differently. It’s being generous rather than hoarding, purposeful rather than self-indulgent, and shaped by eternity rather than the next pay rise.
Our brief life is an opportunity to make room for God’s rule in our plans, possessions, and ambitions.
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