Daily DEVOTIONAL

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14: Wisdom

October 9, 2026

Jeremiah 19-22, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, John 3:16-21, James 4:11-17   Ecclesiastes 7:1-14:   This section about wisdom really needs to be read in context of some of the verses that immediately follow it. Consider verse 15, “In this meaningless life of mine…” and then verse 16, “Do not be over-righteous neither be over-wise…” Or verse 22, “’I am determined to be…

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James 4:11-17: Slander and Boasting

Jeremiah 19-22, Ecclesiastes 7:1-14, John 3:16-21, James 4:11-17 James 4:11-17: James now addresses the power of the tongue and its misuse in two further ways. First with regard to slander, and then second ...
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Jeremiah 7-9, Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, John 1:35-42, James 2:1-13 James 2:1-13: Favoritism can seem a small thing – indeed in certain circumstances a natural thing, or even a favorable thing. Is it not right ...
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