Fri’s Devo - Solomon’s Conclusions

Read: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Psalm 49:1-20; Proverbs 22:20-21 In Solomon’s last words, some of his themes were the injustice of imbalance. He saw fools leading the wise instead of vice versa. He rambled on about man’s words and how they can destroy him if they are foolish and give him honor if they are wise. It is important that the land is ruled by a wise king. *** Solomon gives tidbits about how to govern man’s affairs. To make progress, he will have to take some risks. *** He talks old age, remembering his youth. He reminds the youth that one day they will have to give an account for all they do. He does give some good advice: refuse to worry and keep your body healthy. During all our lives we should remember our Creator and honor him. Solomon concluded with: fear God and obey his commands because this is our duty and we will be judged for everything, whether it is good or bad. *** Thank God, we have Jesus who paid the price for all our sins and we now are slaves to righteousness not to sin. We will not be judged for our sins but we will be rewarded for our good deeds. *** In Corinthians, Paul reminds them of the generosity of the church in Macedonia. They faced many trials and were tested but they gave with so much joy. They gave eagerly out of their need. *** Paul encouraged the Corinthians to return to their ministry of giving and let their love be genuine. “How” they gave was more important than “how much” they gave. God loves a cheerful giver. *** Lord, may we have hearts of joyful generosity. May we not put our hope in our wealth but in your eternal wealth. You are the true treasure.