Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
Dear Brethren,
Good Morning.
Learning and gaining of knowledge is a life long pursuit for most people. From a young age, we begin the process of learning. Sometime in the our pasts, there were people who taught us how to talk, read, write, spell, etc. Through the years, we continued our education, our learning. As we grew to adults we applied those years of learning to our lives. Some of us became doctors, lawyers, builders, mechanics, musicians, etc. Through the years we have put our learning to much use.
In some respects, our learning never ends, no matter our age. We continue to learn from life's lessons, from other people, and, of course, from the Bible. However, before we get too caught up in expanding our knowledge of other things not related to the Bible, we must keep in mind the most important lesson learned from the Bible. Solomon wrote, "Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh." He then went on to declare the conclusion of his life lessons: "Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all." While we continue to work to increase our knowledge and to learn many things, let us make certain that we keep our minds focused upon what is most important: Keeping the commandments of God.
Here is Ecclesiasts 12:9-14 presented for your consideration.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
10 The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.
12 And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh.
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.
In Love,
John Duvall
Good Morning.
Learning and gaining of knowledge is a life long pursuit for most people. From a young age, we begin the process of learning. Sometime in the our pasts, there were people who taught us how to talk, read, write, spell, etc. Through the years, we continued our education, our learning. As we grew to adults we applied those years of learning to our lives. Some of us became doctors, lawyers, builders, mechanics, musicians, etc. Through the years we have put our learning to much use.
In some respects, our learning never ends, no matter our age. We continue to learn from life's lessons, from other people, and, of course, from the Bible. However, before we get too caught up in expanding our knowledge of other things not related to the Bible, we must keep in mind the most important lesson learned from the Bible. Solomon wrote, "Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh." He then went on to declare the conclusion of his life lessons: "Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all." While we continue to work to increase our knowledge and to learn many things, let us make certain that we keep our minds focused upon what is most important: Keeping the commandments of God.
Here is Ecclesiasts 12:9-14 presented for your consideration.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-14
9 And moreover, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he pondered and sought out and set in order many proverbs.
10 The Preacher sought to find acceptable words; and what was written was upright—words of truth.
11 The words of the wise are like goads, and the words of scholars are like well-driven nails, given by one Shepherd.
12 And further, my son, be admonished by these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is wearisome to the flesh.
13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all.
14 For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.
In Love,
John Duvall
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