Reflection Questions

1. How do verses 5–6 remind us that wisdom involves knowing the right time and the right way to respond? What does this look like practically in our workplaces, churches, or communities?

2. How does acknowledging our limits (vv. 7–8) help us avoid rebellion and instead trust God’s sovereignty over authority, justice, and death?

3. How can we teach our children to respect authority in the home so that they learn to respect authority outside the home?

4. Why does Solomon command joy in the midst of confusion and injustice? How does gratitude help us resist the temptation to dwell on the past or worry about the future? (vs 14-15)

5. How can we encourage one another to rest in God’s sovereignty when life doesn’t make sense? (vs 16-17)