Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11: 7-10

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:  But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.  Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.  Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Scripture Commentary:

Solomon encourages us to rejoice in every day but to remember that eternity is far longer than a person’s life span.  We may live many years; however, our days are numbered.  The wise person does not think only about the present moment and its impact; s/he takes the long range view toward eternity.

Approach your decisions from God’s perspective and consider their impact both years from now and into eternity.

Live with the attitude that although our lives are short, we will live with God forever.

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Ecclesiastes Chapter 11