Ecclesiastes 8:8a There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death:
Death affects all. It is an event over which we human beings have no control. It can occur in a moment and forever change the lives of those still here. Continue reading
Ecclesiastes12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
Solomon spend a good portion of his life seeking satisfaction apart from God. He tried wine, women, and song. He tried humor, building projects, and riches. He tried everything “under the sun”. Nothing satisfied him. The book of Ecclesiastes chronicles his search. He finally concludes, as the verse above testifies, that the whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments. Continue reading