Ecclesiastes 4:13-16 Vanity in Leadership (October 12, 2025 PM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

"Leadership is essential in every sphere of life—families, churches, and nations rise or fall depending on those who guide them. Scripture shows us the importance of godly leadership, yet Solomon reminds us of a sobering truth: leadership, even kingship, is vanity when pursued apart from God.

In this sermon, we consider:

The corrupting influence of power (vv. 13–14)

How even good leaders are quickly forgotten (vv. 15–16)

Why pursuing leadership for the praise of man is empty

How true significance in leadership comes only by fearing God and serving in humility

Christ Himself gave us the perfect example: “The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Leadership rooted in self-exaltation always ends in vanity. Leadership rooted in Christ glorifies God and bears eternal fruit.

✝️ May God raise up leaders in His church who serve not for the praise of man, but for the glory of Christ.

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