Reflection Questions: 

1. How does impatience reveal pride in our hearts? Can you think of a recent situation where impatience led to anger? (Ecc 7:7-12)

2. How might reflecting on God’s sovereignty, “consider the words of God,” change the way you approach your devotional life? How are you doing that, or what steps can you take to start doing that? (7:13-14)

3. Avoiding Extremes (7:15-18)

   A. What does it mean to be “overly righteous”? How might legalism or pride masquerade as righteousness in our lives?

   B. Why is it dangerous to let sin discourage us into a downward spiral? How does fearing God keep us balanced?

4. Why does Solomon describe sexual sin as “more bitter than death”? How does this warning speak to you and our culture today? (7:26)