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Devotional: Ecclesiastes 8:1-9

Today’s passage: Ecclesiastes 8:1-9

Helpful thoughts:

  • Solomon learned some of these lessons the hard way (“While applying my heart to all that is done under the sun”).
  • You never have power over your sin’s consequences.
  • The wise see the bigger picture even under the authority of certain “kings”.  The fool gets caught up in the moment and in every detail.

Questions to consider:

  1. In what way(s) would wisdom cause a person’s “hardness of face” soften?
  2. How does this passage help us to respond well and respect those who are in authority over us in government, even when we disagree with them?
  3. How would you best apply a passage like this with our system of government?  What trends do you see in our culture related to our government that we should avoid?

December 31, 2018 Category: Devotions, Ecclesiastes

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