Mar 28 2014
Life is Meaningless – Do you like it?
Ecclesiastes: the meaning behind the meaninglessness
People like the Queen of Sheba came from far to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and what did he say? ‘Everything is meaningless!’ Well, that’s his claim in Ecclesiastes. Do like it???
A lot of people are put off by the negativity of Ecclesiastes. But that’s a pity, because the negativity is wise negativity composed by one of the wisest men to walk the planet. And further, it is divinely inspired negativity. That’s right God speaks through negativity, and powerfully! Let’s have a closer look.
‘Everything is meaningless!’ What a shocking statement that is – but it would seem that it was designed to be. More
Jan 15 2015
Wisdom is Supreme, Get Wisdom!
‘Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding’ (Prov 4:7). These are the words of King Solomon, a man famous for his wisdom, knowledge and understanding.
God told Solomon to ask for whatever he wanted and he asked for the wisdom to govern God’s people. God was so impressed that Solomon had asked for this rather than for honour or wealth that he gave Solomon wisdom, honour and wealth (1 Kings 3:5-13). Deal!
But let’s focus on the important one: wisdom. How did Solomon’s wisdom actually form, and how did it reveal itself? Well, he devoted himself to study (Ecc 1:13) gaining great knowledge of animals, birds, fish and plant life (1 Kings 4:33). He also composed over 3000 proverbs and over 1000 songs (1 Kings 4:32). He also did research on big questions like the meaning of life as is described in the book of Ecclesiastes More