Sufficient Self's Bible Study Group

[Rebbetzin]

I guess what stood out to me in this chapter is the only "bright spot" from verse 9 to 12... on the value of having a friend.

Good friends make this life worth living.

 

[Farmfresh]

I like verses 9, 10 and 11.

9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their labor:
10 If either of them falls down,
one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
and has no one to help them up.
11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm.
But how can one keep warm alone?

This speaks to me as a self sufficiency person. What would be the point of having the perfect farm, the perfect garden or cooking the perfect meal if you had no one to share it with? We need to never lose sight of how important other people are to us. Spouse, family, friends (even on line ones) and neighbors is what makes life truly nice.

How nice it is to have someone work beside you to reach a similar objective. Helping you out when the going gets rough or even just cold. The interesting fact here is that I usually think about how much faster and better the work gets completed. Instead we should be more focused on the companionship and shared experience with the other person.

How many times have I personally made a mess of that companionship, because the focus has been all wrong and I got wrapped up in the work and what the finished product should be like? Too many. "Does not work well with others" should often be on my T-shirt.

My prayer is that I learn this lesson well and make those changes.

 

[Wannabefree]

Rebbetzin and FarmFresh I TOTALLY agree! That was the highlight of this Chapter to me as well. I have to say, it is always easier to go through hard times when you have someone to lean on. It's always more joyful to go through good times when you have someone to laugh with. And a blessing is always more of a blessing when you share it with someone else.

I think this thread proves that two (or many), are better than one.

 

[BarredBuff]

Nice insight FF!

I need to read my scripture for today........

 

[chipmunk]

Hey y'all! I just discovered this thread....can I join? What scriptures are you studying? I see references to Genesis, Revelation, and Proverbs.

Rebbetzin, I laughed when you mentioned about your husband taking so long to teach the first 10 chapters of Genesis. Our cell group just decided to study Genesis. There's A LOT in there!

 

[Wannabefree]

Hey y'all! I just discovered this thread....can I join? What scriptures are you studying? I see references to Genesis, Revelation, and Proverbs.

Rebbetzin, I laughed when you mentioned about your husband taking so long to teach the first 10 chapters of Genesis. Our cell group just decided to study Genesis. There's A LOT in there!

Of course you're welcome to join!!! The more the merrier! We are on Ecclesiates Chapter 4 right now, until Wednesday when we will go to Chapter 5. we do 2 Chapters per week.

 

[BarredBuff]

Hey y'all! I just discovered this thread....can I join? What scriptures are you studying? I see references to Genesis, Revelation, and Proverbs.

Rebbetzin, I laughed when you mentioned about your husband taking so long to teach the first 10 chapters of Genesis. Our cell group just decided to study Genesis. There's A LOT in there!

Yes you are welcome!!! We're doing Ecclesiastes right now.

 

[sheaviance1]

Yes, I agree, life is much better if you are not alone. This brings my back to my earlier ponderings where God said in Genesis that man being alone was not good. This chapter has made me reflect on relationships quite a bit this week, and to vocalize to a few people just how much I appreciate them.

Thank you guys too!!! This is exactly what I have been needing.

 

[sheaviance1]

Oh, and Welcome chipmunk!!!!

 

[BarredBuff]

I havent read Ecclesiastes yet

BUT Im getting ready to!