The similar phrase 'Worldly Christianity' is one used by Bonhoeffer. It's J Gresham Machen that I want to line up most closely with. See his Christianity and culture here. Having done commentaries on Proverbs (Heavenly Wisdom) and Song of Songs (Heavenly Love), a matching title for Ecclesiastes would be Heavenly Worldliness. For my stance on worldliness, see 3 posts here.

10 Helps Against Temptation by Thomas Brooks


If you would not be taken with any of Satan’s devices, then ..
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1. Walk by the rule [of the Word]
2. Take heed of vexing and grieving the Holy Spirit of God
3. Labour for more heavenly wisdom
4. Make present resistance against Satan’s first motions.
5. Labour to be filled with the Spirit
6. Keep humble
7. Keep a strong, close, and constant watch
8. Keep up your communion with God
9. Engage not against Satan in your own strength but be everyday drawing new virtue and strength from the Lord Jesus
10. Be much in prayer
(From Precious Remedies Against Satan's Devices)

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