Ecclesiastes 5-7

“Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?” (6:12). The “Teacher” was frustrated with the uncertainty of life; people can work hard and lose everything (5:14-15). Or, they have “wealth, possessions, and honor” (6:2), but no ability to enjoy these gifts and no one to inherit them. In fact, making wealth the goal leads to dissatisfaction: “whoever loves money never has enough ... is never satisfied” (5:10).

“To find satisfaction ... this is a gift from God” (5:19). Paul said that rather than worrying, we can take our burdens to the God who cares for us. “Whatever the circumstance,” we can discover contentment and peace as Christ guards our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-13).