Introduction:
Money Won't Make You Happy:
(Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12)
- More money brings more Problems . (Eccl 5:10-17)
- More money = more Dissatisfaction . (Eccl 5:10)
- More money = more Moochers . (Eccl 5:11a)
- More money = more Disappointment . (Eccl 5:11b)
- More money = more to Worry about. (Eccl 5:12)
- More money = more Hurting . (Eccl 5:13-14)
- More money = more to Leave behind . (Eccl 5:15-17)
- Unless God gives you Power to enjoy it. (Eccl 5:18-6:9)
- Because God Said so . (Eccl 6:10-12)
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Small Group Discussion
Read Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
Why do you think people look to money for happiness, despite the fact that the Bible and history both say that this has never happened?
Have you ever seen someone hurt themselves in the pursuit of more, or when they got more (no names!)? Do you have a personal experience in this?
Breakout
Pray for one another to go after healthy relationships.