The Two Simple Points of Life

Ecclesiastes 12:9-14 – Through the meaningless troubles of life, we can find a clear purpose in Solomon’s final lesson. The purpose of life comes into focus when we do the two simple things prescribed.

Listen

• We struggle to accept and follow the truth; that’s why repetition is necessary (12:9).
• We struggle to accept and follow the truth; that’s why repetition is necessary (12:9).
• Discovering truth should be a welcoming experience and not taken as an inconvenience (12:10).
• God’s truth gets us moving in the right direction alongside helpful companions (12:11).
• God’s truth makes something usable out of disconnected items (12:11).
• Every person will have one book to interpret all others (12:12).
• The two simple points of life are simple but not easy: fear God and keep His commands (12:13).
• Nothing we do goes unnoticed by God (12:14).

Consider

1. Are you reverent?

• Living solely for the approval of God means you are unconcerned with the expectations of others.
• You will see God one day; you best live aware that He sees you now.

2. Are you obedient?

• You haven’t proven that God’s Word is your guide until you are eager to obey it.
• Your success is determined by who you allow to guide and assist you.