In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon said, “That which has been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he” and in chapter six and verse eleven of his book Solomon shared about, “many things that increase vanity” where we read,
Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?
The verse reads, “Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, …” Solomon began with the words, “seeing there be many things” or “since, because and on account that there exists a great number, numerous and an abundant amount of utterances, acts and matter” “that increase vanity” which means “that causes vapor, breath and transitory dissatisfaction to be enlarged, numerous and multiplied” the following question is asked. Solomon said since there are an abundant amount of acts and matter that multiply transitory dissatisfaction, the following question should be asked.
The verse goes on to say, “… what is man the better?” Daniel continued with the words, “what is man” or “whatsoever exists a person whether male or female” “the better” which means “to be advantaged and superior”? Solomon questioned the superiority of a person since there are numerous acts and matters that result in transitory dissatisfaction.
When we consider the words in this verse, we learn how Solomon didn’t think there was any advantage to anyone when a numerous amount of dissatisfying matters come into their lives. God wants us to enjoy our lives and not simply be grasping for the wind. God loves us, and His desire is to have a personal intimate relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind and was raised from the dead after three days. When we put our faith and trust in Him as our “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and give us His Holy Spirit so we are not lost in the transitory matters that will never fulfill us like He can.
Next time Solomon asks, “who knows what is good for man in this life …?”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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