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October 10-14, 2013Putting Wisdom to Work
The verses in Ecclesiastes 7:15-29 help us see the practical usefulness of wisdom and how to fit it into everyday life.
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Learning Wisdom
Ecclesiastes 7:1 says the day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. If you’re a believer you view death as the ultimate deliverance from the pain and struggles of this world.
The Golden Age of Fixin'
A reporter once asked a couple how they had managed to stay married 65 years. The woman replied, “We were born in a time when if something was broken, we would fix it, not throw it away.”
Wise Words for Busy People
Solomon shares wise counsel about certain things being better than others.
The Qualities of a Good Boss
In Ecclesiastes 8, wisdom is personified in the life of “the wise man.” These principles can be applied to today's leaders.
Mysteries That Defy Explanation
In this paragraph out of Solomon's journal (Ecclesiastes 8:10-17) we find the wise man, hoping to balance idealism with realism.
An Illuminated Face
A wise leader has a cheerful disposition. And no one says it like Solomon, “Who is like the wise man and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom illumines him and causes his stern face to beam,” Ecclesiastes 8:1.
Knowing How and Knowing Why
The person at the top of an organization doesn’t have to know all the details of everything within, but he needs to know where it’s going and why. He needs to be ready to defend it.
Ministry is a Joy
Few things are more contagious than cheerfulness. A wise leader has a cheerful disposition—what’s your leadership style?
Another Year to Live
None of us know the future. It’s beyond our control. But what we can control is how we will be remembered. What will your legacy be?
