The Problem of Life with God - Ecclesiastes 3:1–14

The Problem of Life with God - Ecclesiastes 3:1–14

From FBCWF by First Baptist Church of Wichita Falls, TX

February 16, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

Dr. Bob McCartney discusses the complexities of life with God as outlined in Ecclesiastes 3:1–14.

The Problem of Life with God Ecclesiastes 3:1–14 Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • February 1, 2026 -- For more information about First Baptist Church, Wichita Falls, visit our website at fbcwf.org . To give, click here. -- 1. God’s plan is wise, so even bad things have a purpose.. God Is Sovereign — But God Is Not the Author of Sin “No one undergoing a trial should say, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ since God is not tempted by evil, and He Himself doesn’t tempt anyone.” James 1:13, CSB “Your eyes are too pure to look on evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.” Habakkuk 1:13 “God is light, and there is absolutely no darkness in Him.” 1 John 1:5 2. God’s plan is mysterious, so you won’t figure it all out. Why is my pain unending and my wound grievous and incurable? Will you be to me like a deceptive brook, like a spring that fails? Jeremiah 15:18 (NIV) Then Gideon said to him, "O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us? And where are all His miracles which our fathers told us about? Judges 6:13 (NASB) 3. God’s plan is perfect, so don’t let worry ruin your life. So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each day has enough…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Bob McCartney

Topics covered

  • God's plan
  • sovereignty
  • purpose of life
  • mystery of suffering
  • faith
  • Christianity

Keywords

  • God's plan
  • sovereignty
  • Ecclesiastes
  • suffering
  • faith
  • Christianity
  • purpose
  • life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: First Baptist Church, fbcwf.org

Books & works: Ecclesiastes

Places: Wichita Falls

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