First Baptist Zachary
The Meaning of Life Series from the book of Ecclesiastes - Message #5 [06.13.21, Dr. Paul Ballard]
Ecclesiastes 4:1-16 ESV
Wisdom is the art of living well in God’s creation.
Oppression: 1-3
Toil: 4-8
Friendship: 9-12
Politics: 13-16
The Jesus-treasuring Christian prioritizes relationships over achievement.
Oppression
Exodus 22:21-23 ESV
Exodus 22:25-26 ESV
Psalm 103:6 ESV
Psalm 9:9 ESV
Amos 5:24 ESV
Luke 4:18-19 ESV
• Envy
• Laziness
Proverbs 26:13-15 ESV
• Envy
• Laziness
• Discontentment
• Greed
Ecclesiastes 4:8 NIV
Friendship
• Achievement
• Help
• Comfort
• Protection
The Jesus-treasuring Christian prioritizes relationships over achievement.