Trusting God in Adversity Ecclesiastes 7

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Trusting God in AdversityEcclesiastes 7

• Consider the work of God
• In the day of prosperity, be joyful,
• But in the day of adversity, consider
• Surely God has appointed the one as well as the
  other ...
• Ecclesiastes 713-14

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Finding Satisfaction in Life Overview/Review

• Trusting His Timing (Ecclesiastes 3).
• Rejoicing in Fellowship (Ecclesiastes 4).
• Loving God over All (Ecclesiastes 5).
• Serving God with Gladness (Ecclesiastes 6).
• Trusting God in Adversity (Ecclesiastes 7).

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In the Day of AdversityEcclesiastes 7

• Grow! (71-12).
• Be Wise! (715-29).
• Consider God! (713-14).

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In the Day of AdversityEcclesiastes 71-12

• Grow! (71-12)
• In adversity, remember
• The importance of a good name vv. 1-4
• The importance of honest criticism vv. 5-7
• The importance of a patient spirit vv. 8-9
• The importance of living today vv. 10-12

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In the Day of AdversityEcclesiastes 715-29

• Grow! (71-12)
• Be Wise! (715-29)
• Strength to handle unfairness (vv. 15-20).
• Strength to handle criticism (vv. 21-24).
• Strength to handle temptations (vv. 25-29).

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In the Day of AdversityEcclesiastes 713-14

• Grow! (71-12)
• Be Wise! (715-29)
• Consider God! (713-14).
• He gives us reason to Rejoice.
• He appoints our Struggles and our Joys.
• He wants us to walk by Faith.