Ecclesiastes 7: An Outline

Ecclesiastes 7 (p672)

Introduction: Biblical wisdom

If all is foggy vapour, wisdom or escapism?

I. Four ways to be wise:

(1)   Embrace suffering (vv1-6)

 

(2)   Resist temptation (vv7-10)

4 particular temptations we’re to watch out for:

(a)   Extortion / bribery (v7)

(b)   Impatience / pride (v8)

(c)    Anger / hastiness (v9)

(d)   Nostalgia (v10)

 

(3)   Fear God (vv11-18)

 

(4)   Acknowledge limitations (v19-end)

 

II. But you can’t be perfectly Wise (vv23-25)

 

III. So look to God’s Wise Man (v28)

  

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