Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Practical Counsel

Ecclesiastes 7:15-29

 

“I have tested all this with wisdom. I said, ‘I will be wise [independently of God],’ but true wisdom was far from me. Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness].” - Ecclesiastes 7:23-25

 

Though Solomon received God-given wisdom, he still could not understand all that exists. He searched everywhere to comprehend the reason of things, but found no answers. He needed, just like we need, to come to the realization that some things are simply unknowable. God is omniscient, which means ”knowing all things”; therefore, God knows all that can be known.

There is much evil in the world today and it is on full display. The wicked, satan inspired people do not see their folly or that the evil they are doing is foolishness in God’s eyes. Their reckless behavior will be the death of them.

A wise man examines the events and circumstances of life and ask God questions, such as, “What does this mean?” or “What would you have me learn from this?” This is one way to acquire wisdom. One can also gain wisdom by seeking out other wise men. It is also true that Scripture itself can provide many insights and will add perspective and cause you to ask questions that will prompt additional thought on a given subject. A human’s capacity to understand God is like person wrestling an alligator bare handed. It’s simply not possible. Ask the deeper questions of God and then listen for and allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to the appropriate response. Always pray for discernment from on high so as not to be deceived by the devil who is constantly trying to trip up God’s children. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

In His Name and for His glory,

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries 

 

Resources: The Reformation Study Bible, The Quest Study Bible, The MacArthur Study Bible & The Wiersbe Study Bible.