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James 4:13-17 in the context of James 4:7-12 and James 5:1-6:
James 4:13-17 is about leaving God out of our lives and daily planning. Instead we are to pursue God's will in our lives and plans. That fits into 4:7-12 which talks about pursuing God through a humble spirit and repentance. Including God in decision making is certainly a part of that. 5:1-6 is a condemnation of the rich, who are oppressing believers and that fits into those who are living as though God doesn't exist.
James 4:13-17 (a paraphrase)
Listen up,those of you who are making specific plans without God. Don't you understand that your life is short and uncertain; so instead you need to include God's will in your plans. But, at the present moment, you are living in selfish arrogance. If you know the right thing to do, but don't do it, you are sinning!
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