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PERSPECTIVE Evaluating life (Ecclesiastes)

How then should we live? TODAY He calls us to “Celebrate life”! When did you last have a real hearty laugh?

Betty Veal

1. Life is an adventure: trust God He calls us to live life to the full: 1. Life is an adventure: trust God (11:1-6)

Be Positive (v.1) Be Wise (v.2) Be optimistic (v.3-6) Life is uncertain - 'We do not know' …! Be Positive (v.1) Be Wise (v.2) Be optimistic (v.3-6) Don't be paralysed Don’t wait for the perfect time Don’t wait to understand Don’t wait to see what will succeed

2. Life is a gift: enjoy God's blessings Be content (v.7-9) (11:7-12:8) Be content (v.7-9) Choose to enjoy life – refuse to let life rob you of it’s pleasures Spurgeon: “It is not how much we have, but how much we enjoy that makes happiness.”

Be careful Before old age (1-5) Carefreeness is not carelessness. Make decisions in light of God’s judgment! Before old age (1-5)

spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills

"Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be "Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered – how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath“ Ps 39:4-5 NLT Before death (v.6-8)

CONCLUSION: What a waste to live life and never find the secret of how to live under the sun! "Meaningless, meaningless … everything is meaningless!“ (v.8)

Dr. Stephen Olford

of 3. Life is a school: Learn Learn wisdom (12:9-12) Learn to fear the Lord (12:13-14) of

Live in light of eternity!