James 4:16

Verse 16

James rebuked those of his readers who were living with this God-neglecting attitude. They derived joy from feeling that they controlled their own destiny. Here is the picture of the "self-made man" taking credit for what God has given him. Boasting of this kind is unrealistic. It betrays an attitude that puts man in God’s place. For this reason it is evil.

In these verses James presented four arguments that show the foolishness of ignoring God’s will: the complexity of life (James 4:13), the uncertainty of life (James 4:14 a), the brevity of life (James 4:14 b), and the frailty of man (James 4:16). [Note: Wiersbe, pp. 130-33.]

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

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Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

Dr. Thomas Constable graduated from Moody Bible Institute in 1960 and later graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary.Dr. Constable is the founder of Dallas Seminary's Field Education department (1970) and the Center for Biblical Studies (1973), both of which he directed for many years before assuming other responsibilities.Today Dr. Constable maintains an active academic, pulpit supply, and conference-speaking ministry around the world. He has ministered in nearly three dozen countries and written commentaries on every book of the Bible.Dr. Constable also founded Plano Bible Chapel, pastored it for twelve years, and has served as one of its elders for over thirty years.... Show more

Written by Dr. Thomas L. Constable over a 25-year period, these notes provide commentary on all 66 books of the Bible, and contain more than 7,000 pages of material. Dr. Constable's Notes, also known as expository notes to Dr. Constable's seminary students, are intended to help you to better understand the Bible.... Show more

Verse 16

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable

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