Just as we brought nothing into this world, we will take nothing out. All of the money we have accumulated is worthless to us when we are dead. Godly wisdom will make all the difference in how we live each day. A man who fears God will avoid earthly snares because he understands that a…
The Preacher describes human behaviour that contributes to the heavy burden of life ‘under the sun’. In this chapter, the Preacher reveals the danger of living like the world and observes certain characteristics of the world’s system that people depend on for worldly success. Ecclesiastes 4 Evil Under the Sun 4 Again I saw all…
In this life, there always seems to be more to accomplish, more to profit, and a never ending search for the next best thing. All of the wonderful blessings in life, which we strive so hard to gain, can only be enjoyed to their fullest, when we realise they are gifts from God. This passage from…
Why are so few people truly happy? As we study the book of Ecclesiastes, we will discover that learning, pleasure, laughter, and material possessions cannot satisfy our longing to know the meaning of life. All of our pursuits are stained by sin, and we cannot discover life, that is truly life, apart from the God…
Although many people believe that financial security will bring peace and contentment, true security can only be found when we look first to the Lord Jesus Christ. In this message from Hebrews, we are reminded that the Lord himself is not only our helper but knowing Him will cause fear to subside and we can…
Paul is writing to the Philippians from prison and yet he says he knows what it is to be content! For Paul, contentment is not found in circumstances, but it is always found in Jesus! Many people struggle today with feeling content and that is because it is based on our situation. In these verses…
In a world that tells us to always want more, God’s Word reminds us that we can be content, but only in Jesus.