top of page
Search

June 2, 2022 - Ecclesiastes 1-6

Solomon sought to find meaning in life. He searched down several paths. He tried to find meaning in wisdom, in pleasure, in honest labor, and in wealth and reputation. Ultimately, though, death finds us all, whether rich or poor, powerful or weak, honest or dishonest. Solomon came to understand that much in which we trust and seek happiness is unfruitful. Of the rich man, the one so many envy, Solomon says, “As he came from his mother’s womb he shall go again, naked as he came, and shall take nothing for his toil that he may carry away in his hand. This also is a grievous evil: just as he came, so shall he go, and what gain is there to him who toils for the wind?” (5:15-16)


One really needs to read the entire book of Ecclesiastes in one sitting in order to understand Solomon’s teaching. Short of the final conclusion, the words of Solomon drip with disappointment and despair, but the concluding word is coming -- What really distinguishes one person from another is whether or not we have known God and feared him and experienced the joy of fellowship with him and worship of him. But more on that, tomorrow.


Vain are all terrestrial pleasures,

Mixed with dross the purest gold;

Seek we, then, for heavenly treasures,

Treasures never waxing old.


Earthly joys can never please us;

Here would we renounce them all;

Seek our only rest in Jesus,

Him our Lord and Master call. -- David E. Ford (18th century)

 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
April 29, 2025 - 2 Chronicles 25-28

Amaziah, then Uzziah, who was the king mentioned in Isaiah 6:  “In the year of King Uzziah’s death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne,...

 
 
April 28, 2025 - 2 Chronicles 21-24

Jehoram:  “And he did what was evil in the sight of the Lord.  Yet the Lord was not willing to destroy the house of David, because of the...

 
 
April 27, 2025 - 2 Chronicles 17-20

The story begins to move farther and farther removed from the unified kingdom under Saul, David, and Solomon.  And, even as it does, and...

 
 

תגובות


אי אפשר יותר להגיב על הפוסט הזה. לפרטים נוספים יש לפנות לבעל/ת האתר.
bottom of page