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Ecclesiastes 7:14 ยท KJV

"In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him."

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Passage Context

12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.
13Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?
14In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
15All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.
16Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to prosperity in your life?

2

What does considering adversity teach you about faith?

3

When have you found balance between joy and sorrow?

Life Application

faith

Trust in God's plan during both good and bad times.

perspective

Recognize that life's ups and downs are temporary and serve a purpose.

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