Backwards Living--Lesson 5--A Life That Adds Up--Ecclesiastes 4

Discussion Questions:

1.  What kinds of things do you see in the world that makes it feel like life does not add up?  What kinds of things does Satan do to take God out of the equation?

2.  How does oppression in the world discourage you?  Are there things that happen in this world that make you think it would be better to have not been born?  How does one see God’s presence and care in these kinds of difficulties?

3.  What is the difference in working to gain and working to build community?  What struggle do you have with bringing your desires down to your possessions?

4.  What things helped you. or hindered you in your sense of value?  How important was having parental involvement in developing your sense of worth?

5.  How does adding God to your situations assist in enjoying a life that adds up?  What kinds of things remind you to keep God and His will connected to your daily living?