The Idealism of Youth and the Cynicism of Old Age

Enjoying the Journey

Scott Pauley

Religion & Spirituality, Education

5 • 725 Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 10 minutes

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(Ecclesiastes 2:1-11) It is easy to start, but it is hard to finish. Why do many people start life optimistically but end it pessimistically? Is it possible to maintain holy enthusiasm? (09142250612) Keep Studying Whether you're a new believer or have walked with the Lord for years, you'll find thousands of free devotionals, Bible studies, audio series, and Scripture tools designed to strengthen your faith, deepen your understanding of the Bible, and help you stay rooted in the Word of God. 👉 Take the next step on your journey with Jesus —start today at EnjoyingTheJourney.org.Extend the Work Enjoying the Journey provides thousands of Bible studies and resources for free worldwide. If you would like to help extend this Bible teaching, you may give at enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Thank You! All new and returning donors will receive FREE access to two of Scott's audiobooks (read by him). You may make a one-time gift or set up a fully customizable recurring donation.

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0:00.0	Solomon closes the book of Ecclesiastes with these words.
0:09.0	Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter.
0:12.0	Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.
0:18.0	Each of us have been given only one life. What will we do with it? Life. It's not a game.
0:26.5	And in this journey through the book of Ecclesiastes, Scott Pauley will guide us to better
0:31.1	understand the true meaning of life.
0:39.5	Have you ever wondered why the book of
0:41.5	Epleasi is in the Bible?
0:43.3	Let me tell you.
0:44.9	Because God is using a negative example to teach us a positive truth.
0:50.5	He's showing us the effects of sin.
0:54.4	And by the way, the greatest effect of sin is not what you get.
0:58.6	It's what you miss.
1:00.1	Do you see that?
1:00.9	I used to think that the chasting of God was some terrible thing,
1:04.4	came into your life or happened to you.
1:07.1	I've come to believe the greatest chastening of all
1:09.5	is when God withdraws the joy of his conscious presence
1:13.1	and what you miss.
1:15.7	And wise people learn from their mistakes.
1:18.3	Wiser people learn from the mistakes of others.
1:22.7	And so is Ecclesiastes a book of wisdom?
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