Read: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18; 2 Corinthians 7:8-16; Psalm 48:1-14; Proverbs 22:17-19
Paul summed up Solomon’s state of mind when he said, “Worldly sorrow brings death.” Solomon was in a state of hopelessness that breathed out death. Solomon speaks as if God is not in the equation and does not meet out judgement or help. He hates life and longs for death, then he sees no future in death. If you want to be cheered up, don’t read Ecclesiastes. LOL! He paints a morbid life for the sinner and the saint and an even worse end. He doesn’t seem to have a very high opinion about women either. He does think that it is better to be righteous than wicked. Yay for Solomon!
Paul commended his followers for their joy in the midst of their trial. Apparently there was a wrong done and their response was pleasing to God.
Lord, may our responses to injustice or repentance be pleasing in your sight. Help us to have your outlook on life and death.
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