Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
10:1 Wholehearted effort is necessary for any genuine endeavor. We cannot commit to the word of God and still participate in behavior that He has rejected.
10:2 A wise person's heart is aligned with their righteous behavior. They endeavor to do good but they also foster the processes of personal betterment within themselves.
10:3 Foolish behavior is apparent to everyone around them.
10:4 If you stand for a good cause, no matter what power is against you, stand firm.
10:5-7 Solomon observed the chaos that ensues when a powerful person is low in wisdom.
10:8-10 Corrupt actions brings corruption back upon a person. However, living with the wisdom taught by God causes one to live with success.
10:11-15 Gossip and deception and slander are destructive, cruel and unproductive.
10:16-19 A nation is woeful when its leader is foolish, lazy and corrupt. As children of God, we have Him as our noble king. He is our wise leader and strong defender.
10:20 We should be wise about the expression of our opinions. It is prudent only to speak in productive manners which inspire change rather than own destruction.
