As Solomon, the Teacher, continues the wisdom offered in Ecclesiastes, he turns now to address the approach we should take to life, because it is hard, uncertain and often unfair. Here Solomon suggests that the best approach is with boldness and with joy. The challenge to be bold begins with pointed financial and life advice. Solomon encourages wise risk, because there are no guarantees in this uncertain and unfair life. He warns against anxiety and fear because we cannot know everything and manage all risks. Despite the difficulties of life, be joyful, enjoy the life that you have and the kind gifts of God. As believers, we must respond with grace and wisdom to the hardship and uncertainties of life demands boldness & joy.

As Solomon writes Ecclesiastes, as the teacher (Qohelet), he expresses various aspects that everyone experiences in life. Throughout Ecclesiastes, Solomon rehearses the frustration, futility, irony and fleeting nature of life. The difficulties that exist are described throughout Ecclesiastes as hevel or vanity (futility). This theme consistently appears throughout this wisdom literature. Together, all of these frustrations can be rightly engaged, only as we rightly engage God through his revealed word. God offers the perspective and strength that we need to endure the hardships, trials and frustrations that life presents. This is why Solomon calls everyone to fear God and to keep his commands – to follow his instructions. This will not take away the frustrations of life, but it does offer a proper framework by which view them.