Is James saying it is evil to plan for the future? No, James is not critiquing planning in general, but the over-confident "I will..." statements we often make. It is foolish and arrogant to make such statements for three reasons. We don't know the future; we won't live forever; and God exists. James recommends we learn the whole counsel of God and say "If God wills..." instead. The way to proceed is to learn God's values and perspective, receive the counsel of mature Christians and keep in step with the Spirit.
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