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Brian Sayers // Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20
In this sermon we look at 6 Inadequacies of Wisdom. Solomon has been telling us that, as a general rule, life will go best for us when we pursue wisdom. The fool follows his passions, the fool doesn\u2019t plan, the fool doesn\u2019t gauge his desires, the fool doesn\u2019t seek wisdom. Hence why the fool\u2019s life usually looks the way it usually does. On the other hand, it is always the goal of wisdom for things to go well for us, for us to be as effective and useful as possible. Earthly wisdom seeks this, and even godly wisdom in ways. But here in these verses, Solomon reveals that he knows our tendency toward putting our trust in earthly things. He\u2019s seen himself and others trust in riches, pleasure, fun, fame, reputation, knowledge and understanding, and comfort. Each of these things will let a person down if their hope is entrusted to them. The same goes for wisdom. Wisdom is no guarantee for happiness, fulfillment, or success. In this passage, Solomon reveals 6 inadequacies of wisdom, which act as a warning to not put our trust in wisdom. Where instead should our trust be?