1. What is the meaning of Ecclesiastes 7:15?

2. How does Ecclesiastes 7:15 challenge our understanding of justice and righteousness?

3. What practical steps can we take when witnessing "righteous perish" and "wicked prosper"?

4. How does Ecclesiastes 7:15 relate to the story of Job's suffering?

5. How can we maintain faith when life seems unfair, as in Ecclesiastes 7:15?

6. What does Ecclesiastes 7:15 teach about God's sovereignty over life's injustices?

7. How does Ecclesiastes 7:15 address the problem of righteous suffering and wicked prosperity?

8. What historical context influences the message of Ecclesiastes 7:15?

9. How does Ecclesiastes 7:15 challenge the belief in divine justice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ecclesiastes 7?

11. How should you respond to life's unfairness?

12. Proverbs 3:2 promises “long life and peace” for obedience—how do we reconcile this with devout individuals who die young or endure immense turmoil?

13. What does fearing God mean about avoiding extremes?

14. How can Psalm 1’s vision of immediate justice be reconciled with biblical accounts like Job, where the righteous suffer while the wicked seem to prosper? 1. How does Ecclesiastes 7:15 challenge our understanding of justice and fairness in life?

2. In what ways can the experiences of Job and Asaph (Psalm 73) provide comfort or insight when we face similar paradoxes?

3. How can we apply Proverbs 3:5-6 in situations where the righteous suffer and the wicked prosper?

4. What practical steps can we take to maintain our faith and righteousness when faced with life's injustices?

5. How does Romans 8:28 help us to reframe our perspective on the apparent prosperity of the wicked and the suffering of the righteous?1. How does the assertion that 'the day of death is better than the day of birth' challenge conventional thinking about life and death?

2. What does it mean to have a 'good name', and why is it considered better than fine perfume in Ecclesiastes 7?

3. How can we apply the teaching that it is better to hear a wise person’s rebuke than a fool's song in our modern context?

4. What does the metaphor of 'crackling of thorns under the pot' convey about the worth of fools' laughter?

5. How might the understanding that 'oppression can make a wise man foolish, and a bribe corrupts the heart' influence your decisions and actions?

6. How does the assertion against longing for 'the good old days' apply to our current culture's propensity for nostalgia?

7. How does Solomon's view of wisdom being a shelter, like money, relate to your understanding of the value of wisdom?

8. How can we accept and learn from both the good and the bad times, as suggested in verses 11-14?

9. What does it mean to be overly righteous and overly wicked? How does this balance play out in your daily life?

10. Why is acknowledging our own sins an essential part of personal and spiritual growth?

11. How does Solomon's struggle to find wisdom resonate with your own experiences?

12. Why do you think Solomon was unable to find an upright woman in his search?

13. How does the claim that 'God made mankind upright, but they have sought out many schemes' reflect on human nature and our relationship with God?

14. In what ways does the reflection on the extremes of righteousness and wickedness challenge the traditional moral dichotomy?

15. How does the contemplation on human limitations in understanding God's work impact your faith?

16. How can you apply the lessons on wisdom and folly from Ecclesiastes 7 in your personal and professional life?

17. What insights from this chapter can help us navigate the uncertainties and challenges of the modern world?

18. How does the concept of mortality in Ecclesiastes 7 influence your perspective on life and your priorities?

19. In what ways can the wisdom of accepting life's adversities, as presented in this chapter, be beneficial to mental and emotional resilience?

20. How can we cultivate a 'good name' in today's digital age, where our actions can be amplified and scrutinized on a global scale?

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