There was a man who had so much promise. He came from a powerful, wealthy, and good looking family with parents who loved him. He was favored and put in a position of authority at a young age over a great kingdom. Most importantly, God greatly loved him. God gave him wisdom, wealth, and honor far beyond anyone of his time. God even appeared to him two times. God gave him everything, but this man ruined his life. He turned away from God until he nearly lost it all. This man’s name is Solomon, and he wrote us a book called Ecclesiastes to tell us, "Don't do what I did. Don't ruin your life."

Take-Home Message: Wisdom keeps me from ruining my life.

How to Ruin My Life

• Destroy My Reputation (1-3)
• Avoid Conflict (4)
• Follow the Wrong Influences (5-7)
• Think I'm Invincible (8-11)
• Speak Carelessly (12-15)
• Indulge Constantly (16-20)