by lighthouse | Feb 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 7:1 “A good name is better than perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth.” Most, if not all of us agree with the first part of this passage, but the second half ?? Why would Solomon write that? Well, when you and I are born, our future has many difficulties and tragedies (along with good times) that will be a part of this life. When we die heaven is our home—-there is nothing more beautiful. Our life after death looks phenomenal.
by lighthouse | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 5:19 “Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. God’s gifts: wealth, possessions, enjoyment from wealth and possessions and enjoyment in our work. You and I should fine satisfaction, accomplishment, purpose and service to both God and mankind as we work on this earth. If we don’t—change your work, your thinking or/and your job using your God-given talents to successfully and pleasurably work and serve.
by lighthouse | Feb 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 5:10 “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. We have heard–the love of money is the root of all evil. We have to be careful in condemning wealthy people as many faithful, God-fearing Biblical persons were wealthy. What separated them from the wealthy persons of their time and our time is their attitude toward their assets and God. Our wealth is to be used in service to our God. God blesses and man learns from the Teacher to bless his fellow man with his wealth. We could substitute selfishness is the root of all evil and we might understand more correctly.
by lighthouse | Feb 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 5:2 “Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.” We all tend to have astute, wise, immediate and emotionally correct judgements or conclusions regarding ideas, topics or concepts whether they be earthly or spiritual. We should rather take Solomon’s advise and follow silently what God has to say in regard to all subjects. When we don’t–who knows–our heart and our mouth could prove just the opposite of our intent.
by lighthouse | Feb 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 4:12 “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Valentine’s Day and this verse have much in common–though not originally. In today’s world, today is a day of recognized love. The Author of love is God. God is love. In a successful marriage love overwhelms the relationship between a husband and wife. That love relationship is strong; however, when a couple includes the Author of love, that relationship is unbreakable. Three strands make for a wonderful relationship. Much wisdom is gained in regard to marriage from this verse. Every married couple should study this verse and apply its truth.
