THE FEW DAYS OF THIS LIFE -- ECCLESIASTES TWO -- Solomon said that life is nothing but vanity. "Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity." (Ecclesiastes 1:2) He had pursued knowledge and learning only to find that it was vain. Knowledge did not give him joy, it only... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE VANITY OF SELF-INDULGENCE -- ECCLESIASTES 2:1-11:_ All through the book of Ecclesiastes we observe Solomon as he thought and reasoned within himself. He had looked upon and tried all the good, pleasant, and delightful things of life. He had hoped that these things would make him happy. But all... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE VANITY OF LIVING WISELY -- ECCLESIASTES 2:12-17:_ Solomon reflected on what a common man could do to find true happiness when he, with all his resources, had not been able to do so._ _ He could only say that_ _ natural wisdom and knowledge_ _ exceeds folly. He said a wise man uses his eyes to m... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE VANITY OF TOIL -- ECCLESIASTES 2:18-23:_ When Solomon stopped to consider his life he hated what he had done. He had spent his life collecting stuff to leave to someone else. He realized that the person that he left all this to might be a fool and squander it all away. These possibilities lead... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE VANITY OF GATHERING -- ECCLESIASTES 2:24-26:_ Solomon said that the best thing that a man can do is enjoy in a cheerful and comfortable manner the good he has received from the hand of God. He should be content, thankful, and look upon the things that he has as blessings of divine goodness. No... [ Continue Reading ]