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Kingdom Corner Podcast
Episode Title: “Living Wisely: Three Proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10”
Host: Matt Geib
Theme: Discover how timeless biblical wisdom can guide us through life’s complex paths by exploring three powerful proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10.
🗣️ Episode Summary:
In this episode, Pastor Matt Geib returns to Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes, reading from Chapter 14 and unpacking three key proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10. With warmth, clarity, and pastoral insight, Matt dives into Solomon’s wisdom and reveals how these ancient truths still speak directly to our character, relationships, and personal preparation in the modern world.
📖 Key Scriptures:
- Ecclesiastes 10:1 — “Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink…”
- Ecclesiastes 10:8 — “He who digs a pit may fall into it…”
- Ecclesiastes 10:10 — “If the ax is dull… wisdom helps one succeed.”
- Romans 12:17-19
- Luke 14:28-30
- Proverbs 4:5-13
- James 3:17-18
🔍 Key Insights from the Episode:
1. Guard Your Integrity (Ecc. 10:1)
A single act of folly can tarnish years of honor and wisdom.
- Even minor lapses in judgment can ruin character or reputation.
- Like flies in perfume, foolishness corrupts what should be sweet.
- Let’s teach the next generation early: guard your integrity like treasure.
2. Don’t Dig Ditches for Others (Ecc. 10:8)
Bitterness and revenge harm the one who harbors them.
- Trying to “get even” or force forgiveness often backfires.
- True healing comes by releasing offense and trusting God's justice.
- Romans 12 reminds us: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
3. Sharpen the Ax (Ecc. 10:10)
Wisdom is preparation—and preparation is power.
- Don’t rush the work—equip yourself first.
- Wisdom saves time, prevents stress, and brings long-term success.
- As Luke 14 teaches: Count the cost before you build.
✨ Takeaway Thought:
Work smarter, not harder. Live wisely, not reactively.
The Proverbs of Solomon are short but powerful tools to help us navigate life with skill, integrity, and peace. Let wisdom sharpen your edge in every season.
💬 Reflective Questions for Listeners:
- Is there an area in your life where “a dead fly” (a small compromise) may be ruining a sweet fragrance?
- Are you tempted to “dig a ditch” for someone who hurt you? What would it look like to release that into God’s hands?
- What’s one way you can “sharpen your ax” this week—spiritually, emotionally, or practically?
📚 Resource Mentioned:
Book: Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes
➡️ Available on Amazon
📘 Learn more or connect at SignificanceAcademy.com
🙏 Final Blessing:
Pastor Matt closes the episode with a heartfelt prayer for wisdom, peace, and a deeper reliance on the Lord’s guidance. Wisdom from above is peace-loving, considerate, full of mercy and good fruit (James 3:17).
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