In this message from our Life on Trial series, Pastor Nic unpacks what Ecclesiastes teaches us about wisdom. Wisdom is a gift from God, but it was never meant to be the “silver bullet” that fixes every problem in life.

Many of us keep searching for the right advice, book, sermon, or strategy, but the deeper issue is not an information problem—it is a heart problem. Wisdom can help steer our lives, but it cannot script them. Even when we do the right things, life can still bring pain, loss, and disappointment because we live in a broken world.

Ecclesiastes reminds us to avoid the extremes of becoming overly righteous, thinking God owes us certain outcomes, or becoming overly wicked when life does not go the way we hoped. Instead, we are called to fear God and trust Him.

Ultimately, wisdom makes a terrible savior. Our hope is not found in knowing enough, doing enough, or trying harder. Our hope is found in Jesus—the one mediator who offers forgiveness, strength, and life beyond our own efforts. This message concludes with a call to communion and a reminder to rely on Christ, not just our search for answers.