Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6: 1, 6, 12
I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind: (1) even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place? (6) For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone? (12)
Scripture Commentary:
Here today, gone tomorrow. In the end, earthly treasure is meaningless. Solomon shows us that God is in control, not us. Prosperity is not always a sign that you are doing what God has for you to do.
In Mark 10: 21-22 Jesus tells the young man to sell all his treasure and follow him. But the man could not. Even if we live a long life and accumulate earthly wealth, it is ultimately meaningless because all that has been accumulated is left behind.
Each of us will die. Rich and poor will all end up in the grave. People work out and do things to prolong their physical life but what about spiritual life? What are we doing about the Holy Spirit that God gave each of us?
Do we feed it the Gospel or do we forget about it? It’s shortsighted to work hard to extend this life and not take the steps required to gain eternal life with God, our Father.
Solomon tells us the profound truth that we cannot predict what is ahead. The only one who can is God, our Creator, who sent His Son, Jesus, to save us.
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