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Wisdom and Life's Challenges: Insights from Ecclesiastes

Explore the profound teachings within Ecclesiastes that address the challenges of life, often deemed "evils under the sun." This reflection emphasizes the importance of wisdom as a guiding advantage in navigating unfairness, unexpected events, and the contrast between wisdom and foolishness. Discover practical advice on reputation, leadership, and the significance of enjoying life under God’s blessings, encouraging a principle of doing everything with diligence and heart.

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Wisdom and Life's Challenges: Insights from Ecclesiastes

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  1. Points from the Preacher Evils under the Sun; Wisdom is an Advantage Ecclesiastes 9, 10

  2. Evils under the Sun • Expect the unexpected 9:1, 12; 10:8-9

  3. Evils under the Sun • Life isn’t Fair 9:2-6, 11, 13-16; 10:5-7

  4. Wisdom is an Advantage • Better than strength9:16a; 10:10 • Better than weapons of war 9:18a

  5. Wisdom is an Advantage • Wisdom vs. Foolishness Loudest words aren’t always the best 9:17 Foolishness is weightier; guard your reputation 10:1 Wisdom gives proper direction 10:2 It is easy to spot a fool 10:3 Wise talk vs. foolish talk 10:12-15

  6. Wisdom is an Advantage • Some wisdom and proverbs • Keep calm when the king is mad at you 10:4 • What use is it to charm the serpent if it has already bitten? (shut the barn door when the horse is gone)10:11 • Proper leadership crucial to the kingdom10:16-17 • Sad effects of laziness10:18 • Benefits of money 10:19 • Watch what you say 10:20

  7. How to Live Under the Sun (in view all of its evils) • If you have God’s approval, there is no reason that you should not enjoy life and be happy as you enjoy God’s blessings 9:7-8 • Whatever you do, do it with all your might! 9:10

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