Ecclesiastes 7 | Life’s Challenges and Perfectionism

Two more tests today from the old man’s journal—life’s challenges and perfectionism—and both will humble you fast. SUMMARY In Ecclesiastes 7, the Teacher invites us to explore two more smoke-filled tests—life’s challenges and perfectionism. Both are relentless: one breaks us down, the other wears us out. But through them, we’re reminded to build character, finish well, and let go of the illusion of control by trusting in the God who holds all things together. REFLECTION & SMALL GROUP QUESTIONS 1. What’s one challenge in your life right now that feels like grabbing smoke? 2. How do you typically respond when adversity shows up uninvited? 3. Why is character more important than reputation, and how have you seen this play out in real life? 4. What does “finishing well” mean to you in this season of life? 5. How does understanding God’s sovereignty in both prosperity and adversity shift your perspective? 6. In what ways do you try to control life through perfectionism? 7. Have you ever been overly pious or judgmental in your faith? What was the impact? 8. Why is it difficult for perfectionists to accept grace, and how can we begin to embrace it more? 9. What “scheme” or plan have you chased that didn’t turn out as expected? What did God teach you through it? 10. What’s one area of your life you need to surrender to God today? Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMTXiJbuAVrF2hTJgnYK5qw/join Check out all Vince Miller's videos and audios for small groups at https://beresolute.org/ Get Vince's most widely read resource, The Daily Devotional, at https://beresolute.org/mdd Check out more ALL IN products like the one Vince is wearing at: https://beresolute.org/product-category/all-in-hats/ Connect with Vince socially: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/millervince INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/vinceleemiller LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincemiller TWITTER: https://twitter.com/vinceleemiller