by lighthouse | Feb 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 7:25 “So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of things and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the madness of folly.” Gaining wisdom is a constant endeavor of a Christian. Ignoring that thought is a constant endeavor of the rest of the world. Solomon addresses, quite bluntly, ignoring as stupid. I certainly don’t want to be called stupid by God and I am positive you don’t either; therefore, we both have only one choice: What is it? _____________ ________________.
by lighthouse | Feb 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 7:20 “Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.” 100% of everyone who lives, has lived or will ever live needs our Savior. You and I, though we may be Christians, are still sinful, are in desperate need of our Savior because our Heavenly Father demands perfection to stand before Him. And the only way we can stand perfectly in His presence is because of our Advocate, our Savior. Because of Him and only because of Him we are saved and can live joyful lives on this earth and phenomenal future lives in Heaven. Praise be to God!
by lighthouse | Feb 24, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 7:19 “Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.” Have you ever thought—what is wisdom and do I have wisdom, as it seems to be a character trait of extreme value. Might I suggest–wisdom is: having and continually gaining a knowledge of life with a definite purpose which your Heavenly Father intends for you. It is loving your relationship with your Savior as He guides you through this life into eternal life. Anything someone wants to add? Let me know.
by lighthouse | Feb 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 7:9 “Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools.” Anger is like being impetuous. Rarely, if ever, are results for the good. Anger is rarely justified and rash impetuous decisions rarely result in wise thought prevailing. Be very slow in making important decisions, apply thought and seek counsel. The results are much more likely to be of lasting benefit. Have a great weekend.
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.
