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Describe the tension that exists between the books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes.
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Proverbs suggests we have some control. Ecclesiastes suggests we have no control.
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The book of Proverb and Ecclesiastes are two ends of a broad spectrum. One ends says we can live a life of success if we follow Gods instructions as to how we should live. Although, it does not promise us a successful life, but it increases the chances of a good and successful life. The other end gave a picture of life “full of twist, turns, and sometimes, dead ends” that we cannot fully comprehend.
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Proverbs tells us that we can understand life enough to live wisely. Ecclesiastes teaches that we neither understand or control life. The wise person says, “I need to live my life as God teachers because it will increase the probability that I will live a good life.” But the wise person also realizes that there are aspects of life we cannot understand or control.
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Prov tells us that we have a higher probability for a wise living if we follow God’s teachings; Ecc. tells us that we cannot understand life and have no control over it. Both are correct. Reverence of God is the foundation of our faith. We need to submit to God’s teachings both and His will for our lives. Because God is sovereign.
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Ecclesiastes says that we have no control over our life. Proverbs are wise observations that say we do have some control if we follow God’s law and live wisely. Both are correct…if we live our lives wisely, we can increase the probability that we will live a good life.
