Vain Pursuit #2

Pleasure

 

Hedonism

 

The world’s culture says that pleasure is the ultimate thing we are to be seeking

 

Solomon shared that sentiment – Ecclesiastes 2:1

 

What Solomon Tried to Find Meaning in Life Through Pleasure: Ecclesiastes 2:3-10

 

Verse 3: ___________________ – Proverbs 23:31-32

 

Verses 4-7: ______________________________ – Proverbs 23:4

 

Verse 8: _________________ – Proverbs 5:16

 

Verses 9-10: ______________ He Thought Would Bring Him Pleasure

 

The Conclusion: Ecclesiastes 2:11

Vanity

Striving After Wind

Nothing to be Gained

 

How Jesus Views Trying to Find Meaning in Pleasure: Luke 12:15

 

Matthew 19:16-22: _________________

 

Luke 19:1-10: ____________

 

The Difference

 

Rich Young Ruler:

 

Zacchaeus:

 

John 8:31-32 & 36

 

What is the focus of your life?

 

Matthew 6:33