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3. HAPPINESS & CONTENTMENT

4. Memory Verse “All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the soul is not satisfied.” ECCLESIASTES 6:7

5. Happiness & Contentment Lay up treasures in heaven Live life according to God’s will STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE

6. STEP ONE Lay up treasures in heaven

7. Laying up Treasures A. What point is Solomon making about laying up treasures on this earth? Eccl. 6:1, 2 This world is not our home Money couldn’t buy happiness or peace of mind

8. Laying Up Treasures God created the family to be a blessing The love and commitment in a family brings joy B. How can a loving family bring happiness and contentment in our lives? Eccl. 6:3

9. STEP TWO Live life according to God’s will

10. Living God’s Will There is no ultimate and lasting satisfaction in this life We aren’t satisfied with what we have A. How did Solomon describe the general futility of life apart from God? Eccl. 6:8-12

11. Living God’s Will “But the great study and ambition of the world is to obtain material, temporal advantages, to the neglect of the spiritual good... they did not discern the true riches, and have not laid up treasure in the heavens.” Counsel EGW, Selected Messages, book 2, p. 134.

12. Living God’s Will Contentment comes from unselfish service Happiness comes from a life lived for the glory of God B. How would you like to do for God that you haven’t done yet? I Cor. 10:31

13. Summary Live life according to God’s will Happiness comes from a life focused on God Lay up treasures in heaven

14. HAPPINESS & CONTENTMENT Life focused on God brings

15. APPLY How can this truth about happiness affect my life today? Do we have the desire to lay up treasures in heaven? Do we have the desire to live according to God’s plan? Q

16. PLAN How can we use this truth about happiness this coming week? What are the practical things we can do to lay up treasures in heaven? Q

17. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? What biblical principle from the lesson can we use today? Q

18. TRANSFER TRUTH What changes do I need in my life? We need to lay up treasures in heaven Often times I am putting up treasures on this earth 1. By sharing the good news to others 2. By supporting God’s work through my money This coming week, I will start saving money for the support of missionaries PRINCIPLEAPPLICATIONPROBLEMDECISION Let’s make the decision! Q

19. HAPPINESS & CONTENTMENT Life focused on God brings

20. ASSOCIATE truth – Why should I study this lesson? DISCOVER truth – What does the Bible say about this truth? APPLY truth – How can this truth affect my life today? PLAN using the truth – How can I use this truth today? TRANSFER truth to life – What changes do I need in my life? ADAPT it! Teaching Approach Teach With Power Ministry www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com www.teachwithpower.com Info@teachwithpower.com Effective for SMALL GROUPS