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  • II Corinthians 9:13
  • Romans 15:25-31
  • I Corinthians 16:1
  • II Corinthians 8:1-4
  • In all these verses, the collection was always taken up for the benefit of the saints.
  • II Corinthians 9:1
  • II Corinthians 9:12-14
  • II Corinthians 9:13
    • “All” in this context cannot refer to non-saints:
      • The “all” glorified God; non-saints cannot do that
      • The “all” thanked God for Gentile Christians; non-saints cannot do that
      • The “all” longed for their Gentile brethren; non-saints cannot do that
      • The “all” prayed for Gentile Christians; non-saints cannot do that
    • The inevitable conclusion is that the “all” were the people of the context – Jewish saints in Jerusalem.

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  • Ecclesiastes 1:12-14
  • The preacher’s mistakes in seeking the purpose of life
    • Wisdom of this world – Ecclesiastes 1:13; I Corinthians 1:20
      • Ecclesiastes 2:17
      • Job 28:12-22 – Wisdom cannot be found on the earth
    • Laughter – Ecclesiastes 2:1-2
      • Philippians 4:4 – Rejoice!
      • Proverbs 15:13
    • Wine – Ecclesiastes 2:3
      • Proverbs 23:29-35
    • Wealth – Ecclesiastes 2:4-10
    • Wantonness – Ecclesiastes 2:3,10; I Kings 11:3
    • Works – Ecclesiastes 2:4,11,17
  • Finally the preacher points us to the goal of life
    • “Remember thy Creator” – Ecclesiastes 12:1
    • “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” – Ecclesiastes 12:13

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  • Philippians 3:13-17
  • First of all, set the right goal
    • Matthew 22:37-38
    • James 4:4-5 – Don’t be a friend to the world and forget God.
    • Ephesians 4:1-6
  • Beware of distractions
    • Earthly pursuits – Luke 8:14
    • People who influence me – I Corinthians 15:12-34
  • Don’t even take small steps in the wrong direction
    • Solomon – I Kings 2:12; 3:1,3; 11:4-8; Ecclesiastes

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