# Society on Trial

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Podcast: [River Lake Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/river-lake-church-7079579)
Published: 2026-05-07T02:44:13+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/river-lake-church/episodes/Society-on-Trial-e3j0ura
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## Resource

Society Promised Fulfillment. Solomon Put It on Trial. | Life on Trial In this episode of Life on Trial, Pastor Nick unpacks Ecclesiastes and exposes the danger of treating people, systems, and success as “functional saviors.” From government and education to relationships and personal achievement, we often place our hope in things never meant to carry the weight of our identity or purpose. But what happens when those systems fail? This message explores the brokenness of life “under the sun,” the trap of comparison and envy, and why true fulfillment can only be found under God—not in the approval of culture or the promises of society. You’ll also discover why isolation isn’t the answer and how real, intentional community can help carry you through life’s hardest seasons. If you’ve ever felt disappointed by the world, overwhelmed by comparison, or stuck trying to control everything around you, this conversation is for you.

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