Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Review

Beginning Problem presented in Life: Everything is Vanity

Vanity: Meaninglessness or not satisfying

Things already mentioned as Vanity

Knowing Wisdom

Self Indulgence

Ecclesiastes 2:18-26

Two Additional Areas of Vanity

Living Wisely

Toil

Living Wisely Problems

Lack of ability to change

Same event happens to all

No enduring remembrance

Positives

More gain in wisdom

Wise person has eyes

Vanity of Toil

Must be left to someone after

All his days are sorrow, lack of rest

Solution

Eat and drink and find enjoyment in toil

Appreciate the gift from the hand of God

God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy

Concluding Points

Do you put your hope in anything that is going to fail you?

What is one way that you can change your attitude towards joy for what God has given you?