The Declaration of Independence. The Pursuit of Happiness I. Solomon’s Pursuit. A.Wisdom (Eccl. 1:12-18). B.Pleasure (Eccl. 2:1-11). C.Folly.

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The Declaration of Independence

The Pursuit of Happiness I. Solomon’s Pursuit. A.Wisdom (Eccl. 1:12-18). B.Pleasure (Eccl. 2:1-11). C.Folly (Eccl. 2:12-16). D.Selfishness (Eccl. 4:4-8, 13-16). E.Riches (Eccl. 5:8-20). Everything is vanity (Eccl. 1:1-11).

The Pursuit of Happiness II. The Christian’s Approach. A.The Blessed (Matt. 5:1-12). B.Seek the kingdom (Mt. 6:25-34). C.The peace of God (Phil. 4:6-7).

The Pursuit of Happiness III. David’s Approach. A.The Blessed man (Psa. 1:1-6). B.Whose God is the Lord (Psa. 144:15). C.Whose hope is in the Lord (Psa. 146:5).

The Pursuit of Happiness Solomon’s Conclusion. Ecclesiastes 12:9-14