Ecclesiastes 3:5 · KJV
"A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;"
King James Version
What does Ecclesiastes 3:5 mean? →Passage Context
Reflection Questions
What does this verse teach you about letting go?
How do you discern when to embrace or refrain from relationships?
When have you had to make a difficult choice between two actions?
Life Application
Understand that there are times to let go of past hurts and embrace new beginnings.
Evaluate your current projects and determine if it's time to gather resources or let go of unproductive tasks.
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