What's the Point? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 1)Sample

There are three stops on Q’s quest for wisdom that we will look at in the next few days. First, he examines that being wise is better than being foolish. There are definitely benefits to wisdom, such as dealing well with money or earning favor, among others. However, Q finds that the ups and downs of life still happen to those who are wise and those who are fools. Both experience hardships and challenges in life that are beyond their control. Ultimately, both end up dying and leaving everything behind. There is greater wisdom we are searching for that is beyond what can be found “under the sun.”

Ask Yourself: How have you seen that wisdom is better than being foolish? How have you seen that the wise and the foolish are the same?

Pause to Pray: Ask God to help you see the benefits of wisdom and how it can be used to bring meaning to life.

Take the Next Step: Make a list of the benefits of wisdom. Think about how you can grow in wisdom in one area. [Bonus! Find the old Sunday school song, “Don’t Build Your House on the Sandy Land,” and consider its message about the wise and foolish.]