This is part of a year long reading of the Bible chronologically in a harmonized format.

Ecclesiastes 4:1 - 6:12

- The Teacher observes oppression, the vanity of endless toil and rivalry, and the value of companionship over isolation.

- He warns against the futility of riches and striving, urging enjoyment of life's simple gifts as from God while recognizing human limits.

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

- Paul teaches that knowledge about idols can puff up, but love builds up, and an idol is nothing.

- Believers must avoid eating food offered to idols if it causes a weaker brother to stumble in faith.