PPT-Ecclesiastes

55 W hen thou vowest a vow unto God defer not to pay it for he hath no pleasure in fools pay that which thou hast vowed Better is it that thou shouldest not vow than that thou . 8 . – Seeking Happiness…Finding Misery – . Part 3: Ecclesiastes in the Bible. Brian K. Davis. December 28, 2011 . Seeking Answers. A Study in Ecclesiastes. Solomon as the Author. Credited to him from ancient times by both Jewish and Christian scholars until the time of Luther.. Ecclesiastes. 4:1a. Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun:. 1. The . struggle. . of those on the . bottom. .. Ecclesiastes. 4:1b-2. I saw the tears of the oppressed—. A Threefold Cord. Because of my commitment to my spouse…. I will love her as I love myself and put her interests before my own.. I will respect her and give her honor.. I will seek to solve disagreements, admit when I am wrong, and be quick to forgive.. Theme: . Solomon and Jesus, . Both Sons of David, say:. . “Fear God and keep his commandments, . For this is the whole duty of man!” . Trinity Lutheran Church. Norman, Oklahoma. Pastor David . ECCLESIASTES 1:12-18. “If we want America to lead in the 21st century, nothing is more important than giving everyone the best education possible — from the day they start preschool to the day they start their career.”. Document #: . TX004710. Psalms . The . Lord. is a stronghold for the oppressed, . . a . stronghold in times of trouble.. Those who . know your . name trust in you;. You . never forsake those who seek . . (NIV). (chapter 1). 12  . I, the Teacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem. . 13  . I applied my mind to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. . . . What a heavy burden God has laid on mankind! . here is the conclusion of the matter: . Fear God and keep his commandments, . for this is the duty of all mankind. . Ecclesiastes 12:13 (NIV). The fear of God and the search for meaning in life. Ecclesiastes 12:9-14. Ecclesiastes. 5: 8 - 17. Ecclesiastes 5:8-17 (New International Version). 8 . If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher . “‘Vanity of vanities,’ says the Preacher; ‘Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.’”. (Ecclesiastes 1:2). Two Philosophies of Life. Humanism. : (. Websters. all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter . is this:. . . fear . God and keep His commands, because this . is . for all humanity. . . 14 . For . God will bring every act to judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil.. “I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven.”. Ecclesiastes 1:13. The Search for Meaning . Part . XII. I. Youth (v. 1). II. Aging (vv. 2-5). III. Death (vv. 6-8). “ ‘Meaningless! Meaningless!’ says the Teacher. ‘Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.’ ”. Ecclesiastes 1:2. With-. Out. God. The Search for Meaning . Part . VI. I. Living Is Meaningless Without God (vv. 1-2). “So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's hands.”. -Ecclesiastes 9:1. EVERYTHING IS IN GOD’S HANDS. The Search for Meaning . Part .