Planning Properly — Part One
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October 28, 2007

Planning Properly — Part One

by Alistair Begg

James 4:13–17
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How did the apostle James apply his God-given wisdom to human planning? His letter cautions us to beware the fleeting nature of life. As Alistair Begg teaches, we cannot know what tomorrow will bring. Only God knows the future. If we claim to have such control over what we plan, we commit idolatry by wanting to be like God. He alone can give meaning to our lives by reconciling us to Himself through the work of Christ.

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Alistair Begg
Alistair Begg is Senior Pastor at Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Bible teacher on Truth For Life, which is heard on the radio and online around the world.