Highland Christian Church

Key Theme: Whether we are judging others, planning our year, or storing up wealth we have the potential to believe we are in charge and in total control.4:11-12 - Judging and speaking evil against other believers puts me in the "God seat."  I put myself in the place of a judge, rather than letting God, who is the law giver.  Judging and criticism also suggests that I don't have to follow the law (especially when Jesus says to love our neighbor and I'm spending my time judging and slandering).  My words will let others know if I have a big view of God or a very small view of God.4:13-17 - This is such a simple passage, but it reveals so much about our hearts and attitudes.  With something as simple as a business trip planned - we can forget how NOT in control we are.  This business man was self-assertive, self-confident, and self-centered (all about that money!).  The one thing he forgot?  His life is vapor.  He isn't really in control.  Our plans are always tentative.  Time is not our