Bible Chapter: Ecclesiastes 9 & 10

Because the Bible is practical, here are some statements to get you thinking.

1.  Write one or two key thoughts that come from today’s reading.
    Whatever you do, do it the best you can. It is only in this life that we can work and accomplish things or gain wisdom. Don’t waste your time not accomplishing important things in life. Do your best because none of us knows what will come in the future. We cannot predict hard times when sudden tragedy will come.
    There are some very interesting illustrations given in the Bible. Here we are told that dead flies can cause a bottle of perfume to stink. One may wonder about the spiritual application of that. We find the application in the rest of the verse where it tells us that even a little foolishness spoils great wisdom and honor. There are many verses in the Bible that talk about wisdom and the importance of it. There are also many verses that tell us of the destruction of foolish decisions that destroy all the hard work a person may have done. Wise people learn to take the right road in life and fools will go down any old path that seems fun or easy.

2.  What can I apply in my life from the reading?
    This book talks about wisdom and doing a good job when you work. The issue is not always working harder, but learning to work smarter. We are told that using a dull ax requires great strength. So, stop and sharpen the blade. Wisdom helps to bring success to the work that a person does. A wise person is anxious to learn from others with experience and knowledge to apply what they will share in their own lives. A wise person will not allow his words to destroy himself. Many a foolish person has been hurt by talking without thinking.

3.  How can I help someone?
    Be serious about life. This does not mean that we cannot enjoy life and have good families and friends. But we must not make having fun the main goal. God has made us all eternal beings and we must keep an eternal focus in all we do so that someday we can stand before the Lord and He will say that we have done well and have been a faithful servant to Him.