The Wisdom of Self-Evaluation

Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20

This Sunday, as we read through the last part of Ecclesiastes 9 and all of chapter 10, I hope you took some time to evaluate how wise or unwise you are in your everyday life.

Gracious Words

How do you rate your words with your family on a scale of graciousness? Do you find your words are harsh or encouraging (even if you’re expressing frustration or correction)?

Growing in Wisdom

When was the last time you prayed specifically for wisdom?

Do those prayers tend to be generic requests, or linked to specific situations and relationships?

Work Ethic

How is your work ethic? Do you find yourself procrastinating and putting off things until the last minute? How does this affect your stress levels?

Are you battling laziness or perhaps work paralysis (you have so much to do, you get overwhelmed and don’t do anything)?

If you’re noticing your answers being more “yes” than “no”, it may be time to find some trusted friends to help you overcome some foolish habits.  Even more importantly, dig into God’s Word to find God’s wisdom.

I highly recommend a reading plan on the Bible app that I’ve found helpful from the Bible project. It can be found here: https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/8916-bibleproject-wisdom-books