For James, doing the will of God identifies another test of genuine faith. Faithful Christians are characterized by “doing the will of God from the heart” (Eph. 6:6). They joyfully, willingly pray, “Your kingdom come. Your will be done” (Matt. 6:10). On the other hand, a constant disregard, disinterest, or manipulation of God’s will is a certain mark of the presence of pride. Pride is the ugly sin underlying conflict, worldliness, and as we saw last time, slander. To disregard God’s will is equal to saying, “I am the sovereign ruler of my own life.” James takes a practical approach to the issue of responding to God’s will. In a fascinating illustration of a businessmen’s plans, James gives significant insights into how people often respond to God’s will.