Walking Thru Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s Final Conclusion

Ecclesiastes 9:1 - 12:14

 

“The living at least know they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, nor are they remembered. Whatever they did in their lifetime - loving, hating, envying - is all long gone. They no longer play a part in anything here on earth.” - Ecclesiastes 9:5-6 ^{New Living Translation}

                  Here in verses 5 & 6, Solomon is once again comparing the living with the dead.  Is he speaking of the physical or the spiritual or both? I believe he is speaking of both.  Those that are alive in Christ are alive both physically and spiritually and they know it. Those that are dead spiritually are also physically alive, yet don’t realize their spirit is dead because they don’t understand that they are sinners, far from God. When they die physically, as a natural part of their life, they may know they are dying, but once they die, they no longer have any conscious thought until they are quickened to stand before God at the White Throne Judgment.

            Those that are dead spiritually have no way of knowing what future lies waiting for them. God knows and believers know, but those spiritually dead are simply ignorant of God’s future plan for them. Actually, God’s will is that none would perish, but that all would come to the saving knowledge of Christ. If some insist on going their own way, they will face consequences for that decision. I believe Christ hasn’t come back yet because of the longsuffering nature of God. Someday Christ is come back for those who have received him as Savior and Lord.

            One day those with evil, greedy, selfish hearts will perish and be heard from no more, neither will they be remembered on the earth. Those who love God will be promoted to glory when they die. Those who are alive will be caught up into the clouds with him (Christ). What a glorious day that will be!! Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing.

Richard Keller

Bread of Life Ministries