Clawson With Josh Poage

Pastor Kevin finishes Ecclesiastes 7 and begins Ecclesiastes 8, highlighting Solomon’s practical wisdom: finish what you start, choose patience over pride, and control anger. The study also addresses trusting God through both good and hard seasons, then shifts to a timely discussion on church and state—honoring governing authorities (Romans 13), living as responsible citizens, and recognizing the rare biblical exceptions when obedience to God comes first.3 Takeaways:Finish well: patience and self-control protect your life and witness.Expect both prosperity and hardship, and trust God’s sovereignty in both.Honor authority and engage wisely as believers, obeying God above all when required.