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Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Solomon exhorts young men to live joyfully and responsibly while at the height of their energy—investing wisely and making the most of every opportunity, knowing God will evaluate every aspect of life.
Ecclesiastes 11:6-8 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Solomon calls us to strive to invest our time wisely and maintain an attitude of thanksgiving, even while acknowledging the realities of a troubled world.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-5 meaningOctober 17, 2020
God determines what will be and His work is beyond our ability to control or understand. Accepting reality, the best we can do is to be intentional about our stewardship, rather than being paralyzed (or blindsided) by uncertainty.
Ecclesiastes 10:16-20 meaningOctober 17, 2020
There is a time and place for pleasure, but when pleasure replaces industry, evil follows. Be judicious in what you say. Words have great impact and have a tendency to find their way to unintended audiences.
Ecclesiastes 10:12-15 meaningOctober 17, 2020
No one knows the future, no matter what they might think. The foolish avoid industry, think they can control circumstances, and fill the air with many words—all of which leads to madness and weariness.
Ecclesiastes 10:5-11 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Solomon sees evidence of folly in society and warns against reacting to the mystery of life (hebel) with apathy, evil, or injustice. Wisdom is the true path to success.
Ecclesiastes 10:1-4 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Foolishness is the opposite of wisdom and its effects/consequences are readily apparent. A little foolishness can poison a lot of wisdom. Wisdom requires making choices to act in ways that avoid emotional reactions.
Ecclesiastes 9:17-18 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Trying to control others through shouting and coercion is destructive while quiet words of wisdom are more powerful than weapons of war.
Ecclesiastes 9:13-16 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Wisdom is of the utmost value but does not produce the unerring approval of man. Nor can it control circumstances.
Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Unexpected and unpredictable circumstances are a part of life and often interrupt the predictable flow of events. We cannot control, understand, or perfectly anticipate what life has to offer.
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Life on this earth is a once-in-an-existence opportunity. If we accept this reality and live with wisdom (founded in faith), we can enjoy life as God intended.
Ecclesiastes 9:3-6 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Death is a common fate for all. Even so, there are advantages to life that will be nullified when death finds us. We have a choice to either lament (or deny) death, or to take its inevitability as motivation to make the most of today.
Ecclesiastes 9:1-2 meaningOctober 17, 2020
We all share a common destiny—death. All we do in life is in God’s hands.
Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Solomon reinforces the truth that full understanding is beyond human grasp. We can see and enjoy the work of God, but we cannot fully comprehend it.
Ecclesiastes 8:14-15 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Although life is mysterious, Solomon has discovered by submitting to the God of Mystery, rather than trying to make sense of the world through human experience, he can enjoy and appreciate the best life has to offer.
Ecclesiastes 8:11-13 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Regardless of appearance, evil actions will eventually lead to an evil end. But it will be well for those who fear God.
Ecclesiastes 8:9-10 meaningOctober 17, 2020
The abuse of authority leads men astray. The destiny of wicked rulers is futility.
Ecclesiastes 8:5-8 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Submission to authority helps guide us to a place of obedience. Accepting our limitations is the gateway to trusting God.
Ecclesiastes 8:1-4 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Since God is our ultimate authority, the wise man learns how to serve and submit to the authorities over him.
Ecclesiastes 7:27-29 meaningOctober 17, 2020
Seeking ways apart from God’s design leads to corruption. Solomon has discovered the pervasiveness of perversions and some rare exceptions along the way.
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