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Ecclesiastes 2:26 · KJV

"For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit."

King James Version

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Passage Context

24There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God.
25For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I?
26For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive the relationship between goodness and reward?

2

What does it mean to you to be 'good' in God's sight?

3

When have you felt that your efforts were unappreciated or overlooked?

Life Application

faith

Seek to align your actions with what is good and just in your life.

perspective

Consider how your perspective on work and reward influences your happiness.

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