HOW TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

James 4:13-17

  Introduction:

        A.  How do we plan for the future since we have no idea about what

              the future will be?

    I.  There are three mistakes that we need to avoid.

         A.  Mistake # 1:  _______________ without God.  vv. 13, 14a, 15,

              Jeremiah 10:23, Prov. 16:5,18.

              Solution: _______________ God in our plans.  v.15, Prov. 16:1,3,9,

              Prov. 3:5-6

         B.  Mistake # 2:  __________________ about tomorrow.  vv. 14, 16

              Solution:  ____________ one day at a time.  Illustrate

         C.  Mistake # 3:  _____________ off doing good.  vv. 16-17,

              Solution:  _____ ahead and do it.  Prov. 3:27-28.  Illustrate

  Conclusion:

         A.  As we make plans for the future let’s include God, live one day at a

              time, and do what we should instead of putting off.

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