Introduction:
Your Best Life (For Now...):
(Ecclesiastes 10:16-12:8)
- Be a good citizen without an Attitude . (Eccl 10:16-20)
- Give generously without Hesitation . (Eccl 11:1-6)
3 Reasons to Give Generously:
- God Gives Back to the Generous. (Eccl 11:1-2)
2 Corinthians 9:6 - The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.
- Giving demonstrates your Faith . (Eccl 11:3-4)
Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Giving lets you see God at Work . (Eccl 11:5-6)
- Enjoy life without Regret . (Eccl 11:7-12:8)
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Small Group Discussion
Read Ecclesiastes 10:16-12:8
What was your big take-away from this passage / message?
What would you say to a fellow believer who seems to complain too much about the government (Eccl 10:20)? (Maybe: What SHOULD you say?)
How do you know when to give to someone in need (Eccl 11:2)? What makes you hesitate to give? What does Solomon say about giving?
Why is it harder to start seeking the Lord later in life (Eccl 12:1)?
Breakout
Pray for one another.