Under The Sun: The Book of Ecclesiastes

Rev. Reuben Foncardas

Ecclesiastes 3:16–4:3

“To dethrone God is to lose the key to life. We may pursue many human endeavors, but all we will find is vanity, lack of ultimate fulfillment. On the other hand, if we enthrone God, we will enter into the fullness of life (John 17:3; Psalm 16:11).”

– Dr. Thomas L. Constable

Key Word defined: “Meaningless” (Hebrew, “Hebel”)

• Like a vapor that quickly fades: FUTILE

• Like a breath that is short-lived: FLEETING

• Like a wind that can’t be seen: FAINT

In spite of wickedness…

1. God will balance the scales of justice (3:17).

2. God will use injustice for His own purposes (3:18).

Our response to the reality of wickedness can either be…

3. Enjoy life in spite of injustices (3:22).

4. Despair life because of injustices (4:1-3).