Solomon's Surprising Sadness
Solomon's indulgence led him to discover a reality he had not envisioned. Here are his words:
"And all that my eyes desired
I did not refuse them.
I did not withhold my heart from any pleasure
For my heart was pleased because of all my labor
And this was my reward for all my labor.
Thus I considered all my activities
Which my hands had done
And the labor which I had exerted
And behold all was vanity and striving after wind
And there was no profit under the sun.
So I hated life
For the work which had been done under the sun
Was grievous to me
Because everything is futility
And striving after wind."
-- Solomon's surprising discovery (Ecclesiastes 2:10-11, 17)
posted by Ben at 8:56 PM
2 Comments:
This passage is beyond where I am in my life right now, but not far beyond. The Dave Ramsey Financial Peace class has caused me to realize exactly what I have used my money and time for these last 15 or so years, vanity and nothingness. I am beginning to hate many of the things that I have bought and I wish they would just go away, because I am ashamed to have them. I am eager to rid myself and my life of stuff and focus on the real, lasting aspects of life. Remember, every rose has its thorn.
Dude,
Great comments, but you killed me by quoting that poison song again!
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