Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 – Without contentment, we will protect our possessions with unhealthy perspectives. The treasures of this life are gifts from God as long as they don’t replace Him.
Listen
- Powerful people know how to use the rich and exploit the poor for personal advantage (5:8-9).
- It is rare for someone to reach a satisfactory level of personal wealth (5:10-12).
- Poor business decisions will unnecessarily rob you and your family (5:13-17).
- If you recognize perks in this life as gifts from God, it’s not sinful to enjoy them (5:18-20).
- Discontentment will prohibit you from enjoying the resources and respect given to you (6:1-7).
- Wisdom is recognizing what you have, not longing for what you don’t (6:8-9).
- We waste great effort attempting to ascribe more value to worldly treasures than they can provide (6:10-12).
Consider
- Discontentment drives dangerous decisions.
- If excess is preferred, success is improbable.
Common Temptations When Discontent
- Settle:
- Shortcut:
- Steal:
- Sacrifice:
The secret to contentment is learning how to enjoy – not indulge.
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