📖 Ecclesiastes 7:1–14 | Wisdom in the Shadows: Finding Value in Suffering

Jun 15, 2025    Michael Ryan Stotler

Life is full of both joy and sorrow—but what if it’s in the shadows that wisdom shines the brightest?

In this powerful message from Ecclesiastes 7:1–14, Pastor Ryan unpacks how God uses suffering to shape our values, deepen our understanding, and lead us into true wisdom. Learn how to prioritize enduring character, embrace correction, stay present, and trust God’s sovereignty through both good days and bad.

This passage challenges our typical view of suffering and flips worldly wisdom on its head—calling us to see life through God’s eternal lens. Most importantly, we’re reminded that Christ Himself is our ultimate wisdom, who suffered for us and walks with us through every trial.


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