(Ecclesiastes 4:1-16)

 

Central Idea: The quest for power leads to an empty life.

 

Purpose: To encourage people to find fulfillment in Christ.

1. The abuse of power drives us to despair (4:1-3).
2. Success driven by envy produces vanity (4:4-6).
3. Selfish greed breeds empty achievement (4:7-8).
4. Shared lives are stronger than personal power (4:9-12).
5. The power of position never lasts (4:13-16).