Ecclesiastes 5

Talking Points
*these points are to be illustrated and start discussion

1. Good character is more valuable that a good first impression (7:1)
2. We ought to live like we are dying (7:2)
3. Enjoy a good critique as much or more than a good compliment (7:5)
4. Temper your temper (7:9)
5. Don’t live in the past (7:10)
6. No man knows the future (7:14, 9:12)
7. Avoid all earthly extremes (7:16-18)
8. Don’t blame God for the fall (7:29, 9:3)
9. Punishment for crime should not be delayed (8:11)
10. We don’t need to guess about where we’ll spend eternity (9:1)
11. Don’t build man-made doctrines (9:5-10)
12. The best team doesn’t always win (9:11)
13. The loudest person isn’t always right (9:17)
14. Respond to crisis calmly or you could make matters worse (10:4)
15. Position doesn’t always reflect actual leadership (10:6-7)
16. Always be looking for smarter ways to get the job done (10:10)
17. Don’t say things you aren’t willing to pay the price for (10:20)