In this passage, James rebukes, corrects, and diagnoses the arrogant attitude of Christian businessmen who make plans in self-confidence and without reference to God. In the course of this message, we are encouraged to know that everything is dependent on God’s will and that we are very limited creatures, and therefore we can live faithfully and confidently as we depend on and submit to the Lord’s will in all our plans.
In Deuteronomy 19, God gives laws designed to protect the innocent—through cities of refuge, the safeguarding of property boundaries, and the requirement of multiple witnesses to prevent false accusations. These instructions reveal that true justice flows from a heart that loves God and walks in his ways. As we examine these principles and their ongoing relevance for society today, we are reminded that lasting judicial reform ultimately depends on spiritual reformation through Jesus Christ, the One who brings true justice…
In Deuteronomy 18:15–22 God promises to raise up a prophet like Moses from among Israel’s own people—one who would speak God’s words faithfully and to whom the people must listen. This sermon shows how that promise is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, the greater Mediator of a better covenant, whose words carry God’s own authority and demand our obedience. It also examines the biblical tests for true and false prophets and calls every hearer to examine whether they are truly listening…
In Deuteronomy 17:14–18:14, Moses instructs Israel on life under God’s rule as they enter the land—addressing the king, the priest, and the customs that must never mark God’s people. This message clears away common misconceptions about theocracy and shows instead God’s wise design of complementary spheres under his supreme authority. We see the requirements for a godly king, the calling and provision of the priests as ministers of the word, and the absolute prohibition of the occult practices of the…
