“Thriving in the Rat Race” – Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:1-12

 “Thriving in the Rat Race”

(Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:1-12)

I. Creating a framework for our current reality. (Ecclesiastes 5:8-17)

A. Corruption is common. (vv. 8-9)

B. Contentment through the promise of protection. (v. 10)

C. There will always be more takers than givers. (v. 11)

D. The one who has little will rest better than the one who has much. (v. 12)

E. Your Eulogy is being written for you. (vv. 13-17)

II. Creating a framework for our current reality. (Ecclesiastes 5:18-6:12)

A. Live for today, don’t miss the moment. (vv. 18-20)

B. Realize that God will not allow us to find our joy apart from Him. (vv. 1-2)

C. Remember these things about yourself. (vv. 7-12)