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THE SEARCH: FINDING MEANING IN LIFE Part 3: Enjoying Work�

Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

September 3, 2017 • Edwin Shepperson

THE SEARCH: FINDING MEANING IN LIFE
Part 3: Enjoying Work�
Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

1. Enjoying work under the sun.� v. 18-23
*legacy
*control
*competency
*peace of mind
2. Enjoying work from the hand of God.� v. 24-26
*contentment
6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment.
7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.
8 If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. (I Tim. 6:6-8)

*presence
Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. (I Tim. 6:17)
*gifts


Next Step: This week I can enjoy my work, content with God's gifts and provision for me.

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