James 4:13-17

1 Corinthians 2:9

Knowing God’s Will

• James 4:13-17
• Disregard for God’s will – Verse 13-14, 16
• Disobeying God’s will – Verse 17
• Directed by God’s will – Verse 15

Directed by God’s Will

• What does the Bible say?
  • Psalm 40:8; 143:10; Mark 3:35
  • Jesus the example
    John 4:34; 5:30; 6:38; Matthew 26:39
  • Can we know God’s will?
    Acts 22:14; Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 5:17; Colossians 1:9
  • What is God’s will?
  • Present
    2 Corinthians 8:5
  • Purity
    1 Thessalonians 4:3
  • Prayer
    1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
  • What should our response to God’s will be?
    Ephesians 6:6
  • How do we know the unwritten will of God?
  • Realize God does have a will for your life
    Psalm 32:8; Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Realize a large part of God’s will is in the Bible
    2 Corinthians 6:14
  • Realize God only reveals some things one day at a time
    John 16:12; Matthew 6:34; Psalm 27:14
  • God directs us to His will through prayer
    Matthew 6:10; Ephesians 5:17
  • It is wise to seek good counsel about God’s will
    Proverbs 11:14; Proverbs 12:15
  • Sometimes God uses circumstances
    2 Timothy 1:7; Philippians 2:13

Conclusion

• Psalms 37:23-24
• Psalms 37:4-5
• 1 John 2:17