In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “By much slothfulness the building decays; and through idleness of the hands the house drops through”, and in chapter ten and verse nineteen of his book Solomon said, “A feast is made for laughter” where we read,
A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry:
but money answers all things.
The verse reads, “A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes merry:” Solomon began with the words, “a feast” or “bread, food and grain” “is made for laughter” which means “is fashioned , produced and accomplished on behalf of joyful sport”, “and wine makes merry” or “and the fruit of the vine causes those who imbibe it to rejoice, exult and be glad for being alive”. Solomon referred to the way food is prepared to make the consumers of it to rejoice, and the fruit of the vine causes those who drink it to be happy and glad.
The verse goes on to say, “but money answers all things.” Solomon continued with the words, “but money” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover silver metal, shekels and talents” “answers all things” which means “responds, speaks loudly and shouts toward each, every and the whole of acts, deeds and objects”. Solomon said silver talents and shekels respond to each and every act and deed.
When we think through words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how “feasts” or “parties” provide joy to people, and fruit of the vine cause them to rejoice, however, silver talents or shekels provides everything. We know this is a worldly view, but nonetheless, they are activities that Solomon observed. God wants us to rely upon Him for our joy, and when we surrender our lives to His Son Jesus who came into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us through His Holy Spirit how to live according to His ways as we rely upon Him for exultation, rejoicing and remuneration while being alive. (See Nehemiah 8:10)
Next time Solomon says, “curse not the king”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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