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Perhaps no book in the Bible is more subject to misuse than
Ecclesiastes. It chronicles Solomon's search for meaning in
life - and along the way he praises many things. But the
search ends with, "Fear God."
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| Ecclesiastes 1 |
Vanity - the opening statement of Solomon's search for
meaning. |
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Ecclesiastes 2 |
The Perils of Pleasure - eat, drink and
be miserable. |
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Ecclesiastes 3 |
Turn, Turn, Turn - a time for every
purpose under heaven. |
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Ecclesiastes 4 |
Three Cords - the depth of Solomon's
nihilism. |
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Ecclesiastes 5 |
No Delight In Fools - Solomon first
introduces the fear of God in his search for meaning - a
limited introduction. He compares oppression and riches, and
ends with the "right solution." |
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Ecclesiastes
6 |
Bummer, Dude - a parrot gives us a clue
to life; Solomon reveals the fear of God. |
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Ecclesiastes 7 |
Better Life, Balanced Life - money, time
and attitude; the limits of wisdom. |
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Ecclesiastes 8 |
Temple and State - Solomon's view of how
to conduct yourself in a political life. |
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Ecclesiastes 9 |
The Value of Wisdom - Solomon's
view of life, before the coming of Christ changed
everything. |
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Ecclesiastes 10:1 - 11:8 |
Old Man's Wisdom - Solomon dispenses
wisdom on a number of topics, some of which seem relevant to
politics today. |
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Ecclesiastes 11:9 -
12:18 |
Remember Your Creator - Solomon's
final advice, as an old man, warning and encouraging the
young man. |
