Living Upright in a Fallen World

Living Upright in a Fallen World
Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

I. Know the Bible, 1
Matthew 22:15-40
Psalm 119:97-100

II. Honor Authority, 2-9
Romans 13:1
1 Peter 2:17

A. With Obedience, 2
Romans 13:2
Daniel 6:4

B. With Loyalty, 3-4
Esther 2:21-23
Esther 6:1-3

C. With Patience, 5-9
Romans 13:3

III. Fear God, 10-17
A. Fearing God Means Remembering that
All Will Stand Before Him. 10-13
Genesis 22:2,12
Genesis 39:7-9
Acts 4:18-20
1 Samuel 17:26,32
Daniel 3:16-18

B. Fearing God Means Trusting Him When
Life Doesn't Make Sense. 14

C. Fearing God Means Freedom to Enjoy
the Pleasures of Life. 15
Ecclesiastes 2:24

D. Fearing God Means Trusting God's
Incomprehensible Plan. 16-17
Deuteronomy 29:29

Implications: