“The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.” (vv.13-14)
During a reign distinguished by peace and prosperity, Solomon developed spiritual heart problems. When he was old, his wives turned his heart away from his God. The result was a sad end to a previously exemplary life (v.9). This once wise king who had it all, lost it all, and pondered it all, ended the book with this final conclusion: “Fear God and keep His commandments.”
Those are six words worth heeding, for life “under the sun” has no real meaning. Significance is not found in the number of our days here on earth, but in what our eternal God will say about how we have used them.
The Truth: “For He comes to judge the earth: He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with His truth.” (Psalm 96:13)
During a reign distinguished by peace and prosperity, Solomon developed spiritual heart problems. When he was old, his wives turned his heart away from his God. The result was a sad end to a previously exemplary life (v.9). This once wise king who had it all, lost it all, and pondered it all, ended the book with this final conclusion: “Fear God and keep His commandments.”
Those are six words worth heeding, for life “under the sun” has no real meaning. Significance is not found in the number of our days here on earth, but in what our eternal God will say about how we have used them.
The Truth: “For He comes to judge the earth: He shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with His truth.” (Psalm 96:13)
