James 4:13-15
“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: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. For that ye ought to say, If the Lord will, we shall live, and do this, or that.”
What does James 4:13-15 mean?
James 4:13-15 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "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: Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Vapor of Life: Living in the Light of God's Will
The book of James contains practical wisdom that challenges us to reflect on the motives of our hearts and the uncertainty of life. In James 4:13-15 (KJV), we are confronted with a stark reminder of our human frailty and the necessity of acknowledging God's sovereign will in all…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of reflection and humility. As I ponder upon the profound wisdom found in the book of James, particularly James 4:13-15, I am reminded of my own fleeting existence and the plans I often make without consulting You. Your…
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