Ecclesiastes: SatisfiedWisdom and Its LimitationsJune 16, 2013Please turn in your Bibles to Ecclesiastes 8:1-17.Today’s Goal: To encourage each of us to use wisdom to help us thrive in this dangerous and unjust world, but at the same time to realize there are simply some things that will not make sense this side of heaven Part 1 (Vs 1-5): Use wisdom to help you thrive in this dangerous and unjust world.“We have the mind of Christ.” 1Corinthians 2:16bApp (Vs 1a): The challenge of T.A.W.G. (Time Alone With God)App (Vs 2-5): Use wisdom when defending your causes Part 2 (Vs 6-17): Accept the reality that there are things that won’t make sense.I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 1Timothy 2:1-2App: Since you won’t be able to fix it all and you will never understand it all, learn to enjoy the simple things.This is not the same as the hedonistic outlook that says, “Let us eat and drink,” you say, “for tomorrow we die!” Isaiah 22:13bConclusion (Vs 12): It will go better for those who revere God.“Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure.” Yet I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.24 You guide me with your counsel, and afterward you will take me into glory.25 Whom have I in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you.26 My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever. Psalm 73:13a,23-26What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today?How must you respond?