Ecclesiastes 7 gathers “better-than” wisdom into a portrait of sober joy under God’s hand. It exposes extremes, names universal sin, and points to hope beyond the sun where wisdom finds its rest.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Ecclesiastes 7 gathers “better-than” wisdom into a portrait of sober joy under God’s hand. It exposes extremes, names universal sin, and points to hope beyond the sun where wisdom finds its rest.
Through a vivid twilight scene, Proverbs 7 trains hearts to treasure wisdom before temptation speaks. Christ writes wisdom within and leads us to walk in the light.
Proverbs 5 unmasks flattery, exposes regret, and blesses guarded delight at home. It sets fidelity under God’s watchful care and invites joyful covenant love.
Proverbs 1 opens with purpose and a promise: knowledge begins with fear of the Lord. It exposes violent greed as a trap and invites quick repentance so that those who listen may live secure.
Genesis 39 shows Joseph’s integrity under pressure and the Lord’s steady presence in house and prison. The chapter offers hope that God brings fruit from faithful work even in unfair places.
James 1 calls believers to joy in trials, prayer for wisdom, and a life that does the word. True religion guards the tongue, helps the vulnerable, and keeps clean in a world that stains.
Temptation is a universal struggle, but 1 John 2:16 highlights three key areas where sin entices us: the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life. Through the example of Christ and the power of God’s Word, believers can overcome these temptations and walk in victory, keeping their eyes fixed on Jesus.