Sunday Recap 11-7-10

Morning: The sermon, "More Money, More Problems," focused on Ecclesiastes 5:8-20.  In this passage, Solomon reminds us of the truth that the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.  He informs us of the many dangers of loving money.  Randy Alcorn paraphrases Ecclesiastes 5:10-15 and states:

• The more you have, the more you want.
• The more you have, the less you're satisfied.
• The more you have, the more people (including the government) will come after it.
• The more you have, the more you realize it does you no good.
• The more you have, the more you have to worry about.
• The more you have, the more you can hurt yourself by holding onto it.
• The more you have, the more you have to lose.
• The more you have, the more you leave behind.

Solomon encourages us once more to understand that the simple life, lived to the glory of God, is the best possible life.  Hard work, with enjoyment, is a gift from God.  So are the people who fill our lives.  God works in our lives in such a way, as we live to honor him, that brings contentment.

Evening:  Business meeting.