Ecclesiastes 7:28
While my soul was still searching but not finding, among a thousand I have found one upright man, but among all these I have not found one such woman.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ecclesiastes 7:28?

2. How does Ecclesiastes 7:28 challenge our understanding of human wisdom and righteousness?

3. What does Ecclesiastes 7:28 reveal about the rarity of finding true wisdom?

4. How can Ecclesiastes 7:28 guide us in seeking godly wisdom today?

5. In what ways does Ecclesiastes 7:28 connect to Proverbs' teachings on wisdom?

6. How can we apply Ecclesiastes 7:28 to evaluate our relationships and choices?

7. What does Ecclesiastes 7:28 reveal about the nature of wisdom and human understanding?

8. How does Ecclesiastes 7:28 challenge traditional views on gender and virtue?

9. Why does Ecclesiastes 7:28 mention finding "one upright man" but not a woman?

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

11. Is the soul mortal or immortal?

12. What is my purpose here?

13. Mary, did you know your son would change the world?

14. What does the Bible say about the afterlife?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the rarity of finding an "upright man" or "woman" in Ecclesiastes 7:28 challenge us in our personal pursuit of righteousness?

2. In what ways does the description of the "noble woman" in Proverbs 31 provide a counterbalance to the search described in Ecclesiastes 7:28?

3. How can we apply the lessons from Solomon's search for wisdom and righteousness in our daily lives?

4. What role does community play in helping us maintain integrity and uprightness, according to biblical teachings?

5. How does the universal nature of sin, as discussed in Romans 3, relate to the difficulty of finding truly righteous individuals in Ecclesiastes 7:28?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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