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Ecclesiastes 10: Some Worldly Wise Advice

October 13, 2026

Jeremiah 32-34, Ecclesiastes 10, John 4:27-42, 1 Peter 1:1-9  Ecclesiastes 10:   Having explained how wisdom, while admirable, is not “under the sun” sufficient to provide a meaningful life, he now gives examples of wisdom’s usefulness nonetheless. There are various sayings in this chapter which—though not “under the sun” providing a way to a fully meaningful life—are still examples…

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