The Emptiness of Oppression and Isolation

The Emptiness of Oppression and Isolation

There are two main themes in Ecclesiastes 4:1-16: Oppression and Isolation.

1. We see oppression but we long for justice.

Examples of Oppression in Scripture

  • Cheating one’s neighbor of something.
  • Making unjust gain.
  • Abusing power.
  • Neglecting or harming the vulnerable.
  • Denying people of rights and justice.
  • Mass Genocide, Infanticide

We live in isolation but we were designed for community.

We weren’t meant to be alone. Gospel community offers:

  • Help (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Galatians 6:1-2)
  • Comfort (Ecclesiastes 4:11, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)
  • Protection (Ecclesiastes 4:12)

The “One Another’s”

  • Accept one another, – Romans 15:7
  • Instruct one another – Romans 15:14
  • Greet one another with a holy kiss. – 1 Corinthians 16:20
  • Agree with one another – 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • Serve one another – Galatians 5:13
  • Bear with one another – Ephesians 4:2
  • Be kind and compassionate to one another – Ephesians 4:32
  • Forgive one another other – Ephesians 4:32
  • Encourage one another – Hebrews 3:13
  • Live in harmony with one another – 1 Peter 3:8
  • Offer hospitality to one another – 1 Peter 4:9
  • Carry one another’s burdens – Galatians 6:2
  • Love one another – John 13:34
  • Honor one another – Romans 12:10

Here at Hope Valley Church we put the “One Another’s” to action in our Hope Communities.

  • UP: worship, devotion, bible study
  • IN: Fellowship, encouragement, prayer
  • OUT: mission, outreach, acts of service

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