Reading: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 .
"All was vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" Ecclesiastes 2:11
After studying the effect of economic boom in Japan after the Second World War, Richard Easterlin concluded that the financial growth does not always produce the greatest satisfaction. On the other hand, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers surveyed more than 100 countries and found that life satisfaction is higher in richer nations.
So who is right? Let's see what the writer says Ecclesiastes . He should know! It was a really rich man ( 2:8) and had the means to test everything in this world ... And certainly did! Was devoted to the pleasures ( vv. 1-3 ), large projects ( vv. 4-8 ), the entertainment (v. 8 ) and the hard work ( vv. 10-11). However, concluded that all was "vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" (v. 11 ).
lasting satisfaction comes from having no tangible things like a savings account or property. Recent events have shown that these things can suddenly lose their value. To find True happiness, we must look for in someone that is not "under the Sun." And that is Jesus, our Savior.
The Floyd Hawkins hymn writer put it: "I discovered the path to happiness. I found the path to joy. I found relief for sadness [...] when I met Jesus my Lord. " Only He can give full joy (John 15:11 ). __ CPH
Reflection: To know happiness, know Jesus.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 31-33 . Mark 9:1-29.
"All was vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" Ecclesiastes 2:11
After studying the effect of economic boom in Japan after the Second World War, Richard Easterlin concluded that the financial growth does not always produce the greatest satisfaction. On the other hand, Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers surveyed more than 100 countries and found that life satisfaction is higher in richer nations.
So who is right? Let's see what the writer says Ecclesiastes . He should know! It was a really rich man ( 2:8) and had the means to test everything in this world ... And certainly did! Was devoted to the pleasures ( vv. 1-3 ), large projects ( vv. 4-8 ), the entertainment (v. 8 ) and the hard work ( vv. 10-11). However, concluded that all was "vanity and vexation of spirit, and no profit under the sun" (v. 11 ).
lasting satisfaction comes from having no tangible things like a savings account or property. Recent events have shown that these things can suddenly lose their value. To find True happiness, we must look for in someone that is not "under the Sun." And that is Jesus, our Savior.
The Floyd Hawkins hymn writer put it: "I discovered the path to happiness. I found the path to joy. I found relief for sadness [...] when I met Jesus my Lord. " Only He can give full joy (John 15:11 ). __ CPH
Reflection: To know happiness, know Jesus.
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Numbers 31-33 . Mark 9:1-29.