The document discusses themes of work, wealth, and laziness according to passages from Ecclesiastes and other books of the Bible. It provides several quotes on the importance of working hard with diligence and skill. One quote advises that money is not the answer to everything and to put one's hope in God instead of wealth. The document also contains quotes stating that laziness leads to problems and hardship, while diligent work is valuable.

1. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work and Wealth” Week 12

2. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ For this is your lot in life and your toilsome labor under the sun. Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might” - Eccl 9:9,10

3. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything” -Eccl 10:19

4. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

5. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of life that is truly life”. –1 st Timothy 6:17

6. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks” Eccl. 10:18 In Proverbs 12:27 Solomon says, “The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, but diligence is man’s precious possession”.

7. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” Proverbs 22:13, says, “There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets”. In Proverbs 10:26, “As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy man to those who send him”.

8. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success”.- Eccl. 10:10

9. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” “ If a snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit to the charmer” Eccl. 10:11

10. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth” Genesis 3:17,18 says, “ Cursed is the ground because of you; through painful toil you will eat of it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field. By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for the dust you are and to dust you will return”.

11. Ecclesiastes 9 & 10 “ Work & Wealth”