Love God Greatly: EcclesiastesSample

SOAP – Ecclesiastes 6:1-2; Solomon complains about the unfairness of those who are given much by God but never get to enjoy it. In his despair, he states that it is better for one to never have been born rather than experience the disappointment of loss. Solomon has lost his spiritual perspective. His focus is only on what is gained and enjoyed during this earthly life. When believers put their hope and stability in wealth, achievement, and popularity instead of God, we are standing on shaky ground. Economies can collapse. Wealth can be lost. Possessions can be damaged and destroyed. However, a believer’s identity, foundation, and stability is found in the person of Jesus Christ who never changes, who is always present, and who will be with us into eternity.