Big Idea: Wisdom requires accepting the reality of life.

Wisdom: The skill of applying knowledge to build a flourishing life by aligning yourself with God’s character and purposes.

            Proverbs: Wisdom will bring you a flourishing life.

            Ecclesiastes: Wisdom requires accepting the reality of life. 

            Ecclesiastes 1:1-2

Hevel: Futility? Meaningless? Vanity?

Hevel = vapor

Wisdom requires you to accept that life is hevel.

1. The insignificance of your life is hevel.

   Ecclesiastes 1:3-10

2. The equalization of death is hevel.

   Ecclesiastes 3:19-22

3. The absurdity of chance is hevel.

   Ecclesiastes 9:11-12

   Ecclesiastes 10:5-7

   Ecclesiastes 8:14

Why does recognizing the hevel of this life bring wisdom?

Recognizing hevel helps you embrace the current moment.

            Ecclesiastes 11:8

Recognizing hevel helps you build your life on what is solid.

           Ecclesiastes 12:12-14