Heed the Shepherd's Words

Text: Ecclesiastes 12:9-14

Outline: 

I. Delight in Carefully Given Words (v.9-10)

II. Submission to Divinely Given Words (v.11-12)

III. Obedience to Eternity-Preparing Words (v.13-14)

For Further Reflection: 

1) What voice has the greatest authority in my life? Have I slowed down enough to appreciate God's care in revealing Himself through Scripture?

2) When God's Word confronts my opinions or preferences, which one wins? Am I more shaped by Scripture than by news, podcasts, social media, or popular opinion?

3) Is my pursuit of knowledge leading me toward greater obedience or simply more information? How is the knowledge I'm gaining shaping my heart and my life?

4) What would fearing God look like in my current season of life? What is one area where God is calling me to obey His Word today?