Ecclesiastes 8:16-9:10 'Enjoying the good life'

IV. Solomon explains the way to live applying the first three principles and removing discouragements.
(part 1 - verses 8:16-9:10)

HOW WE OUGHT TO LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE TRAGEDIES OFTENLY TAKE PLACE?

This last part IV of the book is made of three sections:

1. Do not permit the mystery of sovereignty to dampen your delight in God. (8:16-9:10)

2. Do not permit the mystery of sovereignty to weaken your work. (9:11-11:6)

3. Never forget: life is short, judgment is coming and God is the life. (11:7-12:14)

1. Do not permit the mystery of sovereignty to dampen your delight in God. (8:16-9:10)

WHY?

a. --- You can't explain God (8:16-17)

b. --- You can trust God (9:1a)

c. --- You cannot predict God (9:1b-3a)

d. --- You must prepare to meet God (9:3b-6)

e. --- Christians are able to delight in God (9:7-10)