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Chapter 2, Verse 1-3Chapter 2, Verse 1-3Chapter 2, Verse 1-3Chapter 2, Verse 1-3

What is the Point? (1:3)What is the Point? (1:3)What is the Point? (1:3)What is the Point? (1:3)

Perspective: Perspective: Under the SunUnder the SunPerspective: Perspective: Under the SunUnder the SunLeaving God, heaven, Leaving God, heaven, hell...outhell...outLeaving God, heaven, Leaving God, heaven, hell...outhell...outSolomon’s Great SearchSolomon’s Great SearchSolomon’s Great SearchSolomon’s Great Search

Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Success? (2:4-11)Is the Point Success? (2:4-11)Is the Point Success? (2:4-11)Is the Point Success? (2:4-11)Is the Point Knowledge? (2:12-23)Is the Point Knowledge? (2:12-23)Is the Point Knowledge? (2:12-23)Is the Point Knowledge? (2:12-23)

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Do not be deceived, my Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and gift is from above, and comes down from the comes down from the Father of lights, with whom Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or there is no variation or shadow of turning.shadow of turning.

Do not be deceived, my Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and gift is from above, and comes down from the comes down from the Father of lights, with whom Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or there is no variation or shadow of turning.shadow of turning.

James 1:16-18James 1:16-18James 1:16-18James 1:16-18

Of His own will He brought Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His kind of firstfruits of His creatures.creatures.

Of His own will He brought Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His kind of firstfruits of His creatures.creatures.

James 1:16-18James 1:16-18James 1:16-18James 1:16-18

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

- God is NOT a “killjoy”- God is NOT a “killjoy”- God is NOT a “killjoy”- God is NOT a “killjoy”

- sin pulls pleasure into disobedience- sin pulls pleasure into disobedience- sin pulls pleasure into disobedience- sin pulls pleasure into disobedience

- Focus here is on “good” pleasure - Focus here is on “good” pleasure (v.3)(v.3)- Focus here is on “good” pleasure - Focus here is on “good” pleasure (v.3)(v.3)

- Christian life is not “funless” - Christian life is not “funless” - Christian life is not “funless” - Christian life is not “funless”

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usmirthmirthmirthmirthpleasurepleasurepleasurepleasurelaughterlaughterlaughterlaughterwinewinewinewinefollyfollyfollyfolly

...Enjoyed pleasures, joy, ...Enjoyed pleasures, joy, fun, goodfun, good ...Enjoyed pleasures, joy, ...Enjoyed pleasures, joy, fun, goodfun, good

........Sensory pleasures, bodily ........Sensory pleasures, bodily ........Sensory pleasures, bodily ........Sensory pleasures, bodily

...Entertainment pleasures, ...Entertainment pleasures, incitedincited...Entertainment pleasures, ...Entertainment pleasures, incitedincited.........Palatal pleasures, induce .........Palatal pleasures, induce

pleasurepleasure.........Palatal pleasures, induce .........Palatal pleasures, induce pleasurepleasure..........Thrill pleasures, crazy, ..........Thrill pleasures, crazy,

dangerousdangerous..........Thrill pleasures, crazy, ..........Thrill pleasures, crazy, dangerousdangerous

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among us

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!- It is Vanity- It is Vanity- It is Vanity- It is Vanity: empty, unfulfilling: empty, unfulfilling: empty, unfulfilling: empty, unfulfilling- It is Madness- It is Madness- It is Madness- It is Madness: diminishing : diminishing

returnsreturns: diminishing : diminishing returnsreturns- It is Ineffective- It is Ineffective- It is Ineffective- It is Ineffective: not made better: not made better: not made better: not made better

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among us

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world

But know this, that in the But know this, that in the last days perilous times will last days perilous times will come: come: For men will be lovers of For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of themselves, lovers of money...money...

But know this, that in the But know this, that in the last days perilous times will last days perilous times will come: come: For men will be lovers of For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of themselves, lovers of money...money...

2 Timothy 3:1-2 Timothy 3:1-22

2 Timothy 3:1-2 Timothy 3:1-22

lovers of pleasure rather lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godthan lovers of Godlovers of pleasure rather lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of Godthan lovers of God

2 Timothy 3:42 Timothy 3:42 Timothy 3:42 Timothy 3:4

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among us

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world

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Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among us

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world

- Don’t let pleasure become the - Don’t let pleasure become the pointpoint- Don’t let pleasure become the - Don’t let pleasure become the pointpoint- With God as the point, enjoy - With God as the point, enjoy pleasurepleasure- With God as the point, enjoy - With God as the point, enjoy pleasurepleasure

a man good a man good in God’s sightin God’s sighta man good a man good in God’s sightin God’s sight a sinnera sinnera sinnera sinner

Therefore by the deeds of Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be the law no flesh will be justified in His sight...justified in His sight...

Therefore by the deeds of Therefore by the deeds of the law no flesh will be the law no flesh will be justified in His sight...justified in His sight...

Romans 3:20Romans 3:20Romans 3:20Romans 3:20

But now the righteousness But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is of God apart from the law is revealed...through faith in revealed...through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. who believe.

But now the righteousness But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is of God apart from the law is revealed...through faith in revealed...through faith in Jesus Christ, to all and on all Jesus Christ, to all and on all who believe. who believe.

Romans 3:21-Romans 3:21-2222

Romans 3:21-Romans 3:21-2222

for all have sinned and fall for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of Godshort of the glory of Godfor all have sinned and fall for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of Godshort of the glory of God

Romans 3:23-Romans 3:23-2424

Romans 3:23-Romans 3:23-2424

for all have sinned and fall for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His being justified freely by His grace through the grace through the redemption that is in Christ redemption that is in Christ Jesus,Jesus,

for all have sinned and fall for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, short of the glory of God, being justified freely by His being justified freely by His grace through the grace through the redemption that is in Christ redemption that is in Christ Jesus,Jesus,

Romans 3:23-Romans 3:23-2424

Romans 3:23-Romans 3:23-2424

Therefore, having been Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have justified by faith, we have peace with God through our peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access whom also we have access by faith into this grace in by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.in hope of the glory of God.

Therefore, having been Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have justified by faith, we have peace with God through our peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access whom also we have access by faith into this grace in by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5:1-2Romans 5:1-2Romans 5:1-2Romans 5:1-2

a man good a man good in God’s sightin God’s sighta man good a man good in God’s sightin God’s sight a sinnera sinnera sinnera sinnersatisfied in Godsatisfied in Godsatisfied in Godsatisfied in Godlife of vanitylife of vanitylife of vanitylife of vanity

can enjoy lifecan enjoy lifecan enjoy lifecan enjoy life can’t enjoy, can’t enjoy, cause cause unsatisfiedunsatisfied

can’t enjoy, can’t enjoy, cause cause unsatisfiedunsatisfied

spends life helpingspends life helpingChristians enjoyChristians enjoyspends life helpingspends life helpingChristians enjoyChristians enjoy

much more much more than those whothan those whodon’t know Goddon’t know God

much more much more than those whothan those whodon’t know Goddon’t know God

Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Pleasure is NOT bad!Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among usPleasure differs among us

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world- you live in a pleasure mad world

- Don’t let pleasure become the - Don’t let pleasure become the pointpoint- Don’t let pleasure become the - Don’t let pleasure become the pointpoint- With God as the point, enjoy - With God as the point, enjoy pleasurepleasure- With God as the point, enjoy - With God as the point, enjoy pleasurepleasure- God wants you to enjoy life He - God wants you to enjoy life He mademade- God wants you to enjoy life He - God wants you to enjoy life He mademade

Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure

In Your presence In Your presence is fullness of joy; is fullness of joy;

At Your right hand At Your right hand are pleasures are pleasures forevermore.forevermore.

In Your presence In Your presence is fullness of joy; is fullness of joy;

At Your right hand At Your right hand are pleasures are pleasures forevermore.forevermore.

Psalm 16:11Psalm 16:11Psalm 16:11Psalm 16:11

Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)Is the Point Pleasure? (2:1-3)

Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!Pleasure Does NOT Satisfy!!!

How will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasureHow will YOU handle pleasure