Episode Title: “Living Wisely: Three Proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10”

Host: Matt Geib

Theme: Discover how timeless biblical wisdom can guide us through life’s complex paths by exploring three powerful proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10.

In this episode, Pastor Matt Geib returns to Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes, reading from Chapter 14 and unpacking three key proverbs from Ecclesiastes 10. With warmth, clarity, and pastoral insight, Matt dives into Solomon’s wisdom and reveals how these ancient truths still speak directly to our character, relationships, and personal preparation in the modern world.

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• Ecclesiastes 10:1 — “Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil stink…”
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• Ecclesiastes 10:8 — “He who digs a pit may fall into it…”
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• Ecclesiastes 10:10 — “If the ax is dull… wisdom helps one succeed.”
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• Romans 12:17-19
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• Luke 14:28-30
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• Proverbs 4:5-13
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• James 3:17-18
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• Even minor lapses in judgment can ruin character or reputation.
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• Like flies in perfume, foolishness corrupts what should be sweet.
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• Let’s teach the next generation early: guard your integrity like treasure.
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• Trying to “get even” or force forgiveness often backfires.
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• True healing comes by releasing offense and trusting God's justice.
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• Romans 12 reminds us: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord.”
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• Don’t rush the work—equip yourself first.
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• Wisdom saves time, prevents stress, and brings long-term success.
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• As Luke 14 teaches: Count the cost before you build.
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The Great Matt Geib with you (0:30) once again on a sunny, bright day in the Pacific Northwest, winding down the end of July and (0:37) going toward the home stretch of the end of summer. Can you believe it? And today I wanted (0:44) to get back to you. It's been a long time.I think we're going to have to come in here (0:50) and study this more frequently, but I started to read at the very beginning of June, end (0:57) of May, How to Identify and Defeat 16 Evil Spirits That Want to Destroy You. The name (1:06) of the book is Power and Authority Over Darkness by Angela Greenig. She's a deliverance minister (1:13) that's traveled the world, been around, oh, 40 years or more, as long as I have, maybe (1:19) longer.And she's written a powerful book on the workings of the enemy. And I started (1:27) to read it. I think this is such an important topic, I began to say when we started this, (1:33) because of what's going on in our world right now.It says in the Bible that even if it (1:38) were possible, the elect could be deceived. And I think it's important to know the forces (1:44) that may come against us, especially in this last age. I believe we're in the last age.(1:50) So I had started to read this, and there are 16 spirits that she identifies. That's the (1:57) meat of the book. There's more to the book, but I thought this was the important part (2:01) because I've read this book.And I only got through the three spirits, the first three (2:06) spirits she identifies, lying spirit, spirit of bondage, and the spirit of fear. She wrote (2:13) this book in 2019, so it's still really relative. And these are very good things to be aware (2:21) of when we're talking about demonic spirits and strongholds.And I believe Christians can (2:26) be oppressed and harassed by evil spirits, and this will help you. (2:33) So let's get to the next one. This is going to take some time because she really devotes (2:38) a lot to each of these topics.The spirit of heaviness, and provide for those who grieve (2:45) in Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of (2:52) mourning and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks (2:58) of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of His splendor. Isaiah 61.3. We're (3:06) talking of 16 spirits.This is spirit four, the spirit of heaviness. Manifestations, depression, (3:15) the blues, psychological disorder marked especially by sadness, inactivity, difficulty in thinking (3:23) and concentrating, feelings of dejection, loneliness, the feeling of being without company, discouragement, (3:31) to deprive of courage or confidence, hopelessness, not having any desire accompanied by expectation (3:40) of fulfillment, grief, emotional distress caused by or as if by bereavement, gluttony, one (3:49) that eats to excess, anorexia, loss of appetite, especially when prolonged, bulimia, I'm not (4:00) sure how to say that, to overeat, then induce vomiting, obsessive, compulsive, unreasonable (4:08) fears leading to repetitive behaviors, disconnected thoughts, incoherent, unclear, lack of a sound (4:18) mind, inability to think, reason, or understand, delusions, deluding or being deluded, a persistent (4:26) false psychotic belief, illusions, mistaken identities or ideas, misconceptions, misleading (4:35) visual images, hallucinations, abandonment, given up on completely, forsaken, deserted, (4:43) rejected, disconnected, discounted, or considered as useless or unsatisfactory. These are all (4:53) manifestations of the spirit of heaviness.Rejection, discounted,...

Episode Title:

Living Life to the Fullest in the Power of God

Scripture Focus: Ecclesiastes 9:7–11

Air Date: July 7, 2025

Host: The Great Matt Gibe

In today’s summer episode, Matt Geib returns to Chapter 13 of his devotional book, Searching for Significance: A Devotional Journey Through Ecclesiastes, unpacking a beloved passage that invites believers to live life to the fullest in the power of God.

Ecclesiastes 9:7–11 may be nestled in Solomon’s reflections, but it carries echoes of the New Covenant—hidden treasures for those hungry for deeper truth. Through careful study and his own MPG (Matthew Paul Geib) translation, Matt shows how the Preacher’s wisdom points beyond temporary pursuits toward the joyful, Spirit-filled life made possible through Christ.

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• Ecclesiastes 9:7–11 – Enjoy life, live joyfully, labor with all your might.
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• Matthew 27:50–51 – The veil torn, ushering in the New Covenant.
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• Mark 10:45 / Ephesians 1:7 – Jesus as ransom; redemption through His blood.
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• Ephesians 5:18 / Galatians 5:16 – Be filled with the Spirit; walk by the Spirit.
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• 1 Timothy 6:6–10 – Godliness with contentment; the love of money’s danger.
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• Philippians 4:11–13 – Paul’s contentment in both abundance and lack.
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• 2 Corinthians 11:22–28 – Paul’s sufferings for the sake of the Gospel.
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• 3 John 2 – "I pray that you may prosper… as your soul prospers."
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• Live with Purpose & Passion:
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• Solomon exhorts us to live freely and joyfully, knowing God has already approved our works. There is no greater time to live intentionally and walk in the Spirit.
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• New Testament Truths Hidden in Old Testament Writings:
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• Matt highlights how Solomon’s words prophetically foreshadow Christ’s redemptive work. White garments, oil, joy, and fulfillment are not just metaphors—they point to the purity, anointing, and empowerment we receive in Jesus.
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• The Paradox of Wealth and Contentment:
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• God isn’t opposed to abundance—but focus matters. Riches, like those given to Solomon, Abraham, and Job, are blessings when stewarded rightly. But as Matt warns, misplaced focus can lead to spiritual drift.
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• Paul’s Example of a Life Well-Lived:
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• Through hardship and provision, Paul modeled what it means to walk in both abasing and abounding—keeping eyes fixed on eternity, not temporal gain.
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• Walking in the Spirit:
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• The true secret to living life to the fullest is not possessions or position—it is daily communion with the Father and walking in His Spirit.
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