The Meaningless Sermon Series (A Study of Ecclesiastes)
What is a Proverb?
A Proverb is…
- A quick, concise saying that states a general truth.
- To be applied in its proper context, not universally
A Proverb is NOT…
- A Promise
- A Law
wisdom can make life better
Ecclesiastes 7:1-10
- Sorrow is better than laughter Ecclesiastes 7:1-4, Psalm 90:12
- Rebuke is better than praise Ecclesiastes 7:5-6, Proverbs 10:17
- There are no shortcuts Ecclesiastes 7:7-8
- Today is better than yesterday Ecclesiastes 7:10
“The good old days” are the combination of a bad memory and a good imagination.
Wisdom helps us see life clearly
Ecclesiastes 7:11-14
28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
Romans 8:28 (NLT)
Wisdom helps us face life’s problem
Ecclesiastes 7:15-29
- Self-Righteousness; Ecclesiastes 7:15-16, Romans 2:1, Matthew 7:2
- Sin; Ecclesiastes 7:20, Romans 3:23-24
- Eavesdropping & Gossip Ecclesiastes 7:21-22, James 1:28, Ephesians 4:29
“You cannot stop people’s tongues, and therefore the best thing to do is to stop your own ears and never mind what is spoken. There is a world of idle chitchat abroad, and he who takes note of it will have enough to do” -Charles Spergon
- Limit of Human Wisdom Ecclesiastes 7:23-25, Isaiah 55:8-9
- The Sinfulness of Humility Ecclesiastes 7:26-29, Romans 3:9-22
19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. 20 Human anger[a] does not produce the righteousness[b] God desires.
James 1:19-20 (NLT)
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