TODAY’S SCRIPTURE READING

¹The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:
¹³Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the duty of all mankind.
ECC.1:1,12:13

TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL READING

Is Everything Meaningless? Solomon’s Answer

In a world where everything passes away and fails to satisfy, Solomon set himself to answer this question: What is the solution to the problem of life in such a world?

The world is one of unending monotony. Solomon felt the meaninglessness of life and the emptiness and uselessness of his own vast works. Even wisdom, which Solomon sought so diligently and prized so highly, was disappointing. The pursuits and pleasures of humanity in general seemed to him to be merely a chasing after wind. And it was all made worse by the wickedness and cruelties of people.

So what is it that we can do in a world where all is meaningless?

Solomon’s answer to his question is scattered throughout the book and is summed up at the close: eat, drink, rejoice, do good, live joyfully with your wife, do with full commitment what your hands find to do, and above all, fear God, keeping your eyes on the day of final judgment.

TODAY’S DEVOTIONAL READING IS PULLED FROM: NIV Halley’s Study Bible