References & Notes
- Ecclesiastes 4
- Ecclesiastes 3:16-17
- Luke 18:1-8
- Ecclesiastes 4:4-6
- Fools fold their idle hands – laziness
- Two handfuls with hard work – living to work
- One handful with quietness – balance life well
- Ecclesiastes 2:1
- Galatians 6:1-2
Value of Companionship
- Source of comfort
- Help each other succeed
- Pick one another up
- Strength/security
Meaningless
- Motivation of success by envy of others
- Working so hard to build wealth with no one to give it to
- Seeking fame or glory in authority or power
- We don’t have to be stuck in this meaningless life!
- A right relationship with Jesus and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our lives leads to…
22 But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Galatians 5:22-23 (NLT)
Hebrews 10:19-25 (NLT)
Togetherness
Let us give thanks for the relationship and community that God has given us.
Let us be better together as we strengthen, comfort, and encourage one another, all while most importantly keeping Jesus at the center our lives and relationships.
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