Fusion: week of 3/10

FAMILY THEME: EMPTY PURSUITS

Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Even the best things in this life, like wisdom and hard work,

are futile if they are pursued apart from God.

1.  Self-Indulgence Does Not Satisfy Our Longings

     (Ecclesiastes 2:1-11)

     When we indulge ourselves, we actually lose

     satisfaction rather than gaining it.

 
2.  Even Living Wisely is Empty Apart From God

     (Ecclesiastes 2:12-17)

     Our own wisdom, outside of God's direction

     and purposes, will eventually pass away.

 
3.  The Fruits of Earthly Wisdom and Hard Work

     Are Temporary

     (Ecclesiastes 2:18-26)

     Even the best of work and wisdom will go 

     away if not rooted in God's truth.