We all want happiness, but it always seems to be just around the corner. How can we ever find the satisfaction our hearts long for?

In this conversation, Pastor Philip and Pastor Eric discuss Solomon’s identity trap, seeking satisfaction through possessions. They address key questions from the sermon, including:

1. What was King Solomon's identity trap? (1:10)
2. David was preparing for the temple, so did that help with lead time for Solomon? Should we make a big deal about it taking so long? (2:24)
3. Do you have to be wealthy to be consumed by your possessions? Or is this an identity trap that can apply to all economic demographics? (7:14)
4. If you are wealthy, how should you steward that? How should Solomon have stewarded his wealth? (9:44)
5. What does it look like to live with open hands? (15:20)
6. Solomon seems to be making people into possessions. Can you comment on how we might commodify people today? (20:36)
7. What resources in the gospel help us with this deep identity need for satisfaction? (24:16)

Sermon video is available here: https://youtu.be/5YAN8W5X9bw 

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