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Have you ever wondered why in this life why those wicked and unrighteous people continue to prosper and become successful? They become untouchable and they seem to always avoid the law and the consequences of their wrongdoing? Why is there so much injustice? Why those in power continue to oppress those who are weak? The struggle between the privileged and unprivileged class is not a new thing this has been an issue from a time before until now. For as long as we live in this sinful world we will experience corruption and injustice. However, we should not be dismayed. For if we feel discouraged with all of these things, it can have a great effect on our spiritual perspective. The Psalmist, in Psalm 73, tells us that to have a better perspective in life we need to focus on God and we need to enter the Sanctuary of God. Once we enter the Sanctuary of God then we will understand the fate of the wicked and we will have a place of understanding of God's will in our lives. Also, Solomon warns us to check ourselves on our motivations in life to ensure that our attitude, motivation, and ambitions in life aligns with the Will of God and not out of envy, jealousy, and pride. Today Pastor Norman will explore ECCLESIASTES 4:1-6 for us to have a better understanding of what the scripture says about Oppression and Obsession. Summary: Oppression and Obsession (Ecclesiastes 4:1-6) 1. The oppression of the underprivileged class 2. The obsession of the privileged class a) Wrong ambition/obsession of the privilege ones b) The wrong ambition of the fool and lazy ones c) Answer to both extremes

Is Life Fair? You can always hear this question, and some point in your life you had asked the question too. We know that life isn’t fair and injustice is everywhere. How come the corrupt and the wicked always seems to get away with their wrong deeds while good honest people always suffer? How we as people of God live in this unjust world? What can we do? What does the Bible tell us? Where is God in all of this? In Today’s preaching, Pastor Norman will help us to understand and explore what the bible says in ECCLESIASTES 3:16-22. We will look at Solomon’s observation and realisation, and we will find answers based on God’s promise to us believers, on how we will cope in this unjust world. As long as we are alive there will be unfairness and injustice in this world but one thing is for sure, Christ is coming back and when He does, He will bring Judgement to all men. SUMMARY: Is Life Fair? There is injustice under the sun Solomon’s Observation Solomon’s Realisation General Answers to unfairness / Injustice The certainty of the coming of Judgement The certainty of Death Life moves on

from the book of Genesis chapter 1

How to Enjoy Life? In life, we have the choice for every circumstance that comes our way. Either we will be loving, positive and thankful or are we going to be hateful, negative and resentful towards life? Our perspective on circumstance defines our attitude in life and on how well we know God's love for us. We need to enjoy life, this is God's plan for us. As Pastor Norman goes through the passage in ECCLESIASTES 3:12-15, we will learn from Solomon in his God-given wisdom on how to enjoy life even though we do not fully understand God's plan to us. It is our human nature to be anxious about the future, of the things that are yet to happen or is about to happen. We worry a lot and stress on things as we try to understand and know the IFs and WHYs of things; and while that is good to know and seek, too much of it can lead to a life of anxiety because we no longer enjoy life as it is presented to us. We adopt a mentality called Paralysis of Analysis. As we walk our Christian life, there needs to be a balance so we can fully enjoy life along with the gifts God has given to us. We need to accept the limits defined to us by God, we need to acknowledge that God's thoughts are not our thoughts, and His ways are not our ways. We need to learn to be grateful by acknowledging God's blessing in our lives. Let us enjoy the Giver out of reverential fear. Now, this is our response to God as we Enjoy our life: We enjoy Him, Love Him, serve Him, worship Him and as a result; we enjoy one another. Summary: Enjoy Life V.12 Enjoy the Gifts v.13 Enjoy the Giver v.14-15