Ecclesiastes 8:5 · KJV
"Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment."
King James Version
What does Ecclesiastes 8:5 mean? →Passage Context
3Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.
4Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.
6Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
7For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?
Reflection Questions
1
How do you keep God's commandments in your life?
2
What does it mean to discern time and judgment for you?
3
When have you felt the peace of following God's guidance?
Life Application
obedience
Make a conscious effort to align your actions with God's commandments. Reflect on areas where you can improve.
decision-making
Seek God's wisdom through prayer when faced with decisions, trusting that He will guide your judgment.
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