Is Life Worth Living? What Life Is All About?

1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

Harmony Baptist Church, Plant City, FL
Cesar E. Rodriguez

INTRODUCTION—

Man (Solomon):
Solomon gave four arguments to support his conclusion:
• the monotony of life,
• the vanity of wisdom,
• the futility of wealth, and
• the certainty of death.

God (Jesus Christ):
• Life is an ADVENTURE—live by faith (11:1-6)
• Life is a GIFT—enjoy it (11:7-12:8)
• Life is a SCHOOL—learn your lessons (12:9-12)
• Life is a STEWARDSHIP—fear God (12:13-14)

1. Life is an adventure: live by faith (Ecc. 11:1-6)

The merchant (vv. 1-2).
The farmer (vv. 3-6).

2. Life is a gift: enjoy it (Ecc. 11:7-12:8)

Rejoice (11:7-9).
Remove (v. 10).
Remember (12:1-8).

3. Life is a school: learn your lessons (Ecc. 12:9-12)

4. Life is a stewardship: fear God (Ecc. 12:13-14)

Fear God (v. 13).
Keep His commandments (v. 13).
Prepare for final judgment (v. 14).

SUMMARY –

Is life worth living?

Yes, if you are truly alive through faith in Jesus Christ.
Then you can be satisfied, no matter what God may permit to come to your life.
1 John 5:12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.

You can receive life in Christ and—be satisfied!