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Solomon addresses the difference between those who are wise and those who are fools. He repeatedly draws a contrast between the two in these verses. Many of us can probably identify with both traits.
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Solomon’s interest moves now to two inescapable realities of life most would rather ignore. But those who remember them are much wiser for doing so. Discover what they are for yourself!
In this chapter, Solomon faces the problem of fallen humanity. Investigating wickedness, he sounds like the comic strip character, Pogo, who notoriously said, “We have found the enemy, and he is US!”
This Mother’s Day message highlights the mother of Moses, Jochebed. The way she influenced her son during the few years she had with him remained with him for the rest of his life.
At the halfway point of this book, we now see a change in Solomon’s perspective. He not only changes his style of writing; he also switches from cynicism to wisdom. What a welcomed change!
Solomon’s “personal testimony” of misery emphasizes the futility of a person who continues to find no satisfaction or fulfillment in a life disconnected from the only One who can give it meaning.
In the last 13 verses of chapter five, Solomon pulls no punches as he addresses the money mad. And we shall see, by the way, that not all those who are greedy are wealthy.
For a change, Solomon sets aside his cynicism and negative thinking as he sets forth some very reasonable, meaningful, and helpful counsel for all worshipers to ponder.
He is risen! Jesus, our Savior, rose from the dead, and all who believe in Him will live forever in heaven. Come and celebrate the miracle of God’s redeeming love for us on Resurrection Sunday.