In this short passage from chapter twelve, we now hear from the narrator who concludes the book. It contains some words about the Preacher as well as some summarizing thoughts about wisdom. But most notably, we are given a command at the end which serves as a unifying statement in regards to what our life is to be about: “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”

In this short passage from chapter twelve, we now hear from the narrator who concludes the book. It contains some words about the Preacher as well as some summarizing thoughts about wisdom. But most notably, we are given a command at the end which serves as a unifying statement in regards to what our life is to be about: “Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.”

In this penultimate sermon from our Ecclesiastes series we see the Preacher give instructions to remember and rejoice in this life. While this passage certainly applies to all who read it, he has something to say to young people in regards to how to approach the days of youth. The harsh reality is that we will all fade and die. Therefore, how we think about and spend our days matters.

In this penultimate sermon from our Ecclesiastes series we see the Preacher give instructions to remember and rejoice in this life. While this passage certainly applies to all who read it, he has something to say to young people in regards to how to approach the days of youth. The harsh reality is that we will all fade and die. Therefore, how we think about and spend our days matters.

The beginning of chapter 11 addresses the unexpected nature of life and how we ought to respond to it. While we are always drawn to feeling as if we are in control, the uncertainty of what will be is proof of otherwise. But that still shouldn’t prevent us from living faithfully today.

The beginning of chapter 11 addresses the unexpected nature of life and how we ought to respond to it. While we are always drawn to feeling as if we are in control, the uncertainty of what will be is proof of otherwise. But that still shouldn’t prevent us from living faithfully today.

In this week’s text, the Preacher walks through the complex relationship between wisdom and folly. While wisdom is far better than the strength and shouting of fools even a little folly can also do so much damage to what is good. This is advice that people of all stages of life would do well to heed.

In this week’s text, the Preacher walks through the complex relationship between wisdom and folly. While wisdom is far better than the strength and shouting of fools even a little folly can also do so much damage to what is good. This is advice that people of all stages of life would do well to heed.

In Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, the Preacher revisits the idea of death as the great equalizer for all. And he does this so that the reader refocuses to a right perspective of life. The sobering reality that our days are numbered

(and we don’t know how many we have) is meant to shape our lives toward faithfulness and fuller enjoyment

of what we have.

In Ecclesiastes 9:1-12, the Preacher revisits the idea of death as the great equalizer for all. And he does this so that the reader refocuses to a right perspective of life. The sobering reality that our days are numbered

(and we don’t know how many we have) is meant to shape our lives toward faithfulness and fuller enjoyment

of what we have.