In this final chapter, Solomon . . . a. Advises us to remember our Creator in light of the coming years and our ultimate death (vv. 1-7). b. Reminds us…
Is life worth living? This is the question which Solomon has been asking throughout the book of Ecclesiastes. Initially, after investigating “life under the sun,” as he calls it, Solomon…
Mark Twain once said, “It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.” Solomon added…
Wisdom teaches us there is a proper time and procedure for every matter we will encounter. It keeps us from “making a mess of things” when we should take the…
Even though we are morally capable, we have a tendency to turn from God’s will to self-will at every opportunity. Do you want your life to be better? Do you…
I imagine that a number of us have experienced the difficulties of taking the “shortest route” suggested by the apps on our phones. Solomon says that it is better to…
What is it that really counts in life? There are many things which we are constantly told we must have or ways in which we must behave if we are…
It’s good to have the things which money can buy, provided you don’t give up the things which money can’t buy. Ask yourself, “What is it costing me in terms…
Solomon teaches us to embrace our human frailty and to think clearly about time. In order to live well, you and I must accept two things: a. We are bound…
Are you enjoying the life which God has given you, or are you chasing the wind? Are you laying up treasure in heaven, or here on earth? 3. Is your…