Talk

The Problem with Plans

Ben Stuart

November 17, 2019

Ben Stuart challenges us with James’ words on making plans for the future. When we know God, we should make plans from a place of humility and gratitude, viewing our future from the perspective of God’s grace!

Godly wisdom brings order out of chaos, and wisdom is shown in good conduct and humility. This week, Ben continues our study through the book of James by contrasting the pursuit of selfish ambition with the humble pursuit of Christ.

Scripture References

13Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.”

14Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.

1Do not boast about tomorrow,

for you do not know what a day may bring.

Ben Stuart

Ben Stuart is the pastor of Passion City Church D.C. Prior to joining Passion City Church, Ben served as the executive director of Breakaway Ministries on the campus of Texas A&M. He also earned a master’s degree in historical theology from Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Donna, live to inspire and equip people to walk with God for a lifetime.