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The Book of Ecclesiastes How To Live Life Wisdom from God

The Book of Ecclesiastes How To Live Life Wisdom from God. Eccl. 1:3: “What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils under the sun?”. The Question.

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The Book of Ecclesiastes How To Live Life Wisdom from God

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  1. The Book of EcclesiastesHow To Live LifeWisdom from God

  2. Eccl. 1:3:“What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils under the sun?” The Question

  3. Eccl. 2:3:“I searched in my heart… till I might see what was good for the sons of men to do under heaven all the days of their lives.” A Similar Question

  4. Wisdom (1:13-18) –“in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.” A Series Of Answers Mirth and pleasure (2:1-3) – “I said of laughter— ‘Madness!’; and of mirth, ‘What does it accomplish?’”

  5. Accomplishments (2:4-10) – (10) “For my heart rejoiced in all my labor; and this was my reward from all my labor.” (11) “Then I looked… and indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun.” A Series Of Answers No Lasting Fulfillment!

  6. Eccl. 2:11: Then I looked on all the works that my hands had done, and on the labor in which I had toiled; and indeed all was vanity and grasping for the wind. There was no profit under the sun. The Answer

  7. 2:15-17:  Then I said in my heart, “This also is vanity. For there is no more remembrance of the wise than of the fool forever, since all that now is will be forgotten in the days to come. And how does a wise man die? As the fool!”Therefore Ihated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me, for all is vanity and grasping for the wind. No Advantage Over The Wise?

  8. Is the Preacher a Pessimist?“all is vanity and a grasping after wind” Vanity occurs 37 times in the book.Hebrew: “wind, breath”empty,senseless, signifies failure to find lasting fulfillment in one’s achievement.

  9. The word “God” occurs 40 times in the book, emphasizing thepresence, interest, and concern of God, the creator and controller of life’s affairs. The Preacher Knows God Eccl. 9:1:For I considered all this in my heart… thatthe righteous and the wise and their worksare in the hand of God.

  10. In the midst of a transitory world of trials, problems and disappointments, all is “in the hand of God”.

  11. (Notice God in this conclusion) 2:24-26: “Nothing is better for a man than that he should eat and drink, and that his soul should enjoy good in his labor. This also, I saw, was from the hand of God. For who can eat, or who can have enjoyment, without Him? For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is pleasing in His sight…” Where Is The True Good?

  12. God provideseverything we need to enjoy life. He provides the wisdom and knowledge we need to get the most joy out of life.

  13. 3:1: “To everything there is a season; a time for every purpose under heaven.” The Hand Of God In Life 3:9-11: “What PROFIT has the worker from that in which he labors? I have seen the God-given task with which the sons of men are to be occupied. He has made everything beautiful in its time.Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except thatno one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end.

  14. There is PROFIT,And All ThingsDo Become Beautiful,But We Don’t KnowWhen, Why or How.

  15. But seasons, times and purposes are determined by God. Therefore, in our searching we must accept that we live and labor under a purpose and providence whichWE CANNOT KNOW OR CONTROL. We Want To Know HowGod Is Working In Our Lives

  16. 3:12-13: “I know that nothing is better for them than to rejoice, and to do good in their lives, and also that every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor – it is the gift of God.” What Then Is ThereFor Man To Do?

  17. We are to ACCEPTthat God is in control of our lives, DO GOOD,REJOICE in our blessingseach day, and be content to put our TRUST in Him.

  18. 3:14: “I know that whatever God does, it shall be final. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it. God does it, that men should fear before Him.” Each day we areto TRUST God’sprovidence and… Reverence Him Who Is In Control

  19. 3:16: “Moreover I saw under the sun: In the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, iniquity was there.” 3:17: “I said in my heart, ‘God shall judge the righteous and the wicked. For there is a time for every purpose and for every work.’” But What AboutSorrow and Wickedness?

  20. 3:18-20: I said in my heart, concerning the condition of the sons of men, God tests them, that they may see thatthey themselves are like animals...All go to one place. All are from the dust, and all return to dust.  But What AboutSorrow and Wickedness?

  21. 7:13-14:Forwho canmake straight what He has made crooked? In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, so that man can find out nothing that will come after him. Consider The Work Of God!

  22. 3:22: So I perceived that nothing is better than that a man should rejoice in his own works, for that is his heritage. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him? TRUST & REJOICE!

  23. 6:12:“For who knows what is good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he passes like a shadow? Who can tell a man what will happen after him under the sun? How Sad for Man to Worry About Life When God Is In Control!

  24. 7:10:“Do not say, ‘Why were the former days better than these?’ For you do not inquire wisely concerning this.” Don’t Look Back! The past was not ALL greatand the future is not ALL dark. And You Are Not Looking ForGod’s Purposes In The Present!

  25. 8:15:“So I commended enjoyment, because a man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry; for this will remain with him in his labor all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun.” Rejoice!

  26. 8:16-9:1: “When I applied my heart to know wisdom and to see the business that is done on earth, even though one sees no sleep day or night,I saw all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. For I considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works ARE IN THE HAND OF GOD.” Trust God!

  27. Having seen the providential control of God in the life and destiny of man, the Preacher sets forth his final conclusions aboutwhat is good for man to do all the days of his life under the sun…

  28. 9:7 –Go, eat your bread with joy, and drinkyour wine with a merry heart. 9:8 –Let your garments always be white, and let your head lack no oil. 9:9 –Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life. 9:10 – Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might. The Happy Life

  29. Rejoice each day,realizing that God givesall that makes it lovely. Trust in God’s providential control and direction of life,for therein one finds thetrue good and happiness of life under the sun.

  30. Phil. 4:6-7: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Phil. 4:11: “I have learned in whatever state I am, to becontent…”  Trust Eliminates Worry.Contentment and Peace Takes Its Place.

  31. 12:13-14: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole (duty) of man. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil. The Final And Eternal Good

  32. Will You Become A Christian? Hearthe Gospel (Rom. 10:17) Believethat Jesus is the Son of God (Mk. 16:16) Repentof Your Sins (Acts 17:30) ConfessJesus as Lord (Rom. 10:9-10) Be Baptizedfor Forgiveness of Sins (Acts 2:38) Live Faithfullyuntil You Die (Rev. 2:10)

  33. 4:6: “Better a handful with quietness than both hands full, together with toil and grasping for the wind.” Wealth Offers No Lasting Joy Whatever our lot in life,under God’s providence we must learn the lesson ofCONTENTMENT and TRUST.

  34. 4:7-13 – Friends or Riches, But Usually Not Both! 4:14-16 – Even If You Get To The Top, You Won’t Stay There. 5:1-7 – Don’t Offer Foolish Sacrifices – Listen To God! 5:8-9 – Most Gain Goes to the Rulers. 5:10-17 – No Peace In Search For Wealth. Other Lessons Under The Sun

  35. 5:18-20:“Here is what I have seen: It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labor in which he toils under the sun all the days of his life which God gives him; for it is his heritage… For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.” Again, What Is Good For Man?

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