1. The Peril of Playing God James 4:11-17

2. Playing God With Others - Vs.11-12 Evil Speaking, Slander, Gossip, Backbiting, Running Others Down, Character Assassination Not forbid all talking about others, or make a judgment: Jn.7:24, 1Cor.5, Ac.15, 1 Tim.1:19-20 Facts – Truth of God – Right Attitude  Slander, Gossip – Generally False – Do We See All?  Make Our Rules – Mt.15:1-9, Rom.14:1-6  Malice, Jealousy – Mt.7:1-5

3. Playing God With Ourselves - Vs.13-17 Pride, Ego, Arrogance… I'll do Whatever I want, Whenever I want, and Wherever I want! Overconfidence about Tomorrow, Lk.12:16-21, Ac.24:25, Pr.27:1 Not Fore Planning, Forethought Life is Short – Job.7:6-7, Ps.90:9-10. Lk.12, Pr.27:1 If the Lord Wills, Live, Good for Me, Good for His Cause: 1Cor.4:18-19, 16:7, Acts 18:21 Sins of Omission: Mt.25, Lk.10, Heb.2:1-4

4. The Plan of Salvation 1. Hear the Gospel of Christ, Acts 18:8 2. Believe in Jesus Christ, Rom.1:16 3. Repent and Turn to God, Acts 17:30 4. Confess Jesus Before Men, Acts 8:37 5. Baptized Into Christ, Gal.3:26-27 -----------------------------  Grow And Be Faithful, 1 Pet.2:2  If Err As a Christian : Repent and Pray God Acts 8:22