Better Things for a Better Testimony ( Part 5): Ecclesiastes 7 by Dr. Rod Mattoon

Scripture

• Ecclesiastes 7

About this sermon

Pride feeds our egos and expectations, which later, lead to disappointment when our expectations go unfulfilled. For example, I like the story that Paul Harvey told about a college basketball coach who was shaving when his wife called upstairs to tell him that Sports Illustrated was on the phone. The coach was so excited that he nicked himself shaving. He was so eager for recognition for himself and his school that while rushing to the phone he fell down the stairs and bruised himself. Staggering to the phone breathlessly, he said, "Hello." The voice at the other end said, "Yes sir. I'm happy to tell you that for only 75 cents per week you can receive a one year subscription to Sports Illustrated." What a let down for the coach. This is what pride does to a person. It leads to falling down, bruising, and disappointment. Solomon stressed that a patient spirit is better for us than a proud spirit. He shares with us that if you want to have a good name, patience is better for you than pride. We all can use patience because we tend to be impatient people, even when we are seeking patience. I think of the old man who said, “Lord, give me patience and be quick about it.” Solomon also shows us the importance of having self control instead of being dominated by anger. We show in this message four different ways that people express their anger and the symptoms you will have if you are gripped by anger. This message was preached on Wednesday night, June 2, 2021 at Lincoln Land Baptist Church.

Topics

• Encouragement