James 4:13-17 Go to now, you that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:… I. THE REASONS FOR THIS FRAME OF MIND. 1. Death or want of ability often prevents the execution of our best plans. 2. The plans of others often conflict with ours, or ours with theirs, and so neutralise one another. 3. We are often deprived of the opportunity or the desire to carry out our plans, but all under the guidance of God. II. ITS FRUITS. It will make us — 1. Careful in laying; 2. Thankful for the success of; 3. Submissive to and satisfied with the frustration of, our most cherished plans and desires. (J. J. Van Oosterzee.) Parallel Verses KJV: Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain: |
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