Prairie Bible Church Messages

Overcome Evil with Good | Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Prairie Bible Church

One reason that Solomon was called wise is that he did not ignore the reality of evil in the world.

He acknowledged it and lamented it. In a world where overwhelming evil threatens to overcome

us, we are called to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21). Jesus was relentless in doing

good: saving, rescuing, forgiving, healing, etc. So let us not grow weary of doing good, for in

due season we will reap, if we do not give up (Galatians 6:9).

Take-Home Message: Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

Do not be overcome by…

- The Evil of Oppression (1-3).

  - Overcome Evil with…

   - The Good of Biblical Justice.

- The Evil of Selfish Ambition (4-12).

   - Three Approaches to Work

      - The Competitive Workaholic (4)

      - The Impoverished Sluggard (5)

      - The Contented Laborer (6)

    - Overcome Evil with…

       - The Good of Biblical Community.

- The Evil of Stubbornness (13-16).

   - Overcome Evil with…

        - The Good of Biblical Humility.