Words of Wisdom

Eccl. 5:1-12
September 16th, 2007
The words of the “Preacher” are given to those who wish to live a life that is pleasing to God. A right relationship with God requires a careful walk with Him. It is the deep desire of the Godly person to walk in the light that they are given. It is imperative that we are found faithful to the words of wisdom spoken to us through God’s faithful servants. May we heed the advise to worship God in His house, honor God with our words, and to be mindful of our attitude toward the wealth of this world

House of God-Goest to the House of God
• “Keep thy foot”-respect God’s house
• Listen to God
• Better to obey than sacrifice
Haste Not when Speaking- Thy words be few
• Think before you speak
• Let your words be few
• Pray not like the Pharisee-seen of men
• A fool cannot keep his mouth shut
Honor your vows- defer not to pay
• Be care what you promise
• Vows- To vow or not vow
Have and Have Not-seest the oppression of the poor
• The rich seem to get richer
• The unrighteous seem to prosper
• The poor are being taken advantage
Higher Powers in Control- For He that is higher
• God exalts and brings down
• God is still the Sovereign Ruler
Happiness is Never Obtained- …shall not be satisfied
• Riches do not bring satisfaction
• Only that done for Christ will last
• True happiness is only found in submitting to God
Haven of Rest-sleep of the labouring man is sweet
• Resting in the Almighty
• Anxiety for tomorrow can be put away
• The unrest for the sinner and self-seeker