Having said that “all is vanity,” or that nothing really brings a fulness of joy, the preacher used Ecclesiastes 7–11 to tell what he thought could bring a person some temporary happiness. Even though “all is vanity,” he preached that there are still some ways of living that bring more happiness than others.
Studying the Scriptures
Do activity A as you study Ecclesiastes 7–11.
Summarize the Teachings
Read the following verses from Ecclesiastes 7–11 and summarize what the preacher said a person should know or do to have some amount of happiness and contentment in life: 7:1, 11–12, 17–22; 8:12–13; 9:4–10; 10:8, 12–14; 11:1, 8–10.
