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PERSPECTIVE Evaluating life (Ecclesiastes)
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How then should we live? TODAY He calls us to “Celebrate life”!
When did you last have a real hearty laugh?
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Betty Veal
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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)
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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
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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.”
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Be careful Before old age (1-5) Carefreeness is not carelessness.
Make decisions in light of God’s judgment! Before old age (1-5)
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spills, drills, thrills, bills, ills, pills, wills
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"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)
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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)
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Dr. Stephen Olford
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of 3. Life is a school: Learn Learn wisdom (12:9-12)
Learn to fear the Lord (12:13-14) of
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Live in light of eternity!
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