by lighthouse | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes11:2 “Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.” Solomon was a financial advisor. He may have invented the mentality of diversity. His mentality was: Diversify, as one investment might not do so well—therefore; have others so your income remains stable. The book of Proverbs has wisdom for living a successful life on this earth and living with our God eternally. Proverbs is just like the rest of Scripture. We study it for success. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 10:19 “A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything.” This passage is exactly the way the world, with its epicurean mentality, thinks. The problem is: do you and I think the same at times? Solomon is expressing just the opposite of wise thinking which has existed since the beginning of time. This passage is also an example where one can take a verse out of context and arrive at a totally incorrect conclusion. You and I have to study God’s Word in its entirety to come to wise conclusions. (If you’re interested–google this verse for interesting commentaries).
by lighthouse | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 10:18 “Through laziness, the rafters sag; because of idle hands, the house leaks.” Work is necessary for successful living. Welfare can be an encouragement for laziness. For a person’s life to be lived with a healthy mentality, there must be a purpose with benefits galore. God’s instruction in the Book He wrote for His children’s benefit should be read and studied, applied with wisdom and taught to future generations. Success is written all over its pages so to be ignored is fatal. Work, study, apply. Praise your Father!
by lighthouse | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 8:7 “Since no one knows the future, who can tell someone else what is to come?” Man tries his hardest to predict. In the field of health, in the field of finance, in the field of weather forecast and even in the field of political endeavors there is a desire to predict. Only God knows the future. Wouldn’t then it be logical for all of us to put our trust in Him alone and trust every word He says and live accordingly? Our God is the only source of constant and absolutely accurate knowledge of what is to come. When He says Heaven is our Home we absolutely, positively with all confidence trust—-Heaven is coming—-We do not fear death.
by lighthouse | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 9:17 “The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.” Depth of knowledge, wisdom and character are key to success. A large house, popularity, outstanding looks, cars, boats or any amount of toys can fool many but never the wise. What is inside the heart, though invisible, determines the true value of a person’s life and character. Be such a person whose heart is purely refined gold as the invisible is exceedingly more valuable than the visible.
by lighthouse | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized
Ecclesiastes 8:1 “Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A person’s wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.” A person has various facial appearances. A face of confusion, A face of anger, A face of sadness, A face of depression, A face of delight, A face of excitement and as expressed in this verse—A face of brightness–I understand! The face of a person understanding the truths of wisdom as found in Scripture is unique and one that we want to always have as ours. Have a great weekend.
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.
