Chasing the Wind: Seeking Contentment
Ecclesiastes 6
Goods vs. Good (v. 1-6)
· Solomon reflects on possessions and wealth
· We might amass goods, but they may not lead us to goodness
· This is even true when it comes to things normally seen as biblical blessings
o Like children and long life
· What good are these things if we cannot enjoy them?
Wisdom & Insight (V. 7-9)
· Solomon confesses that human appetites drives our actions (v. 7)
o And yet is never satisfied
· These appetites include our desire for wealth, pleasure, security, wisdom, etc.
· We think of some of these as advantageous
o But Solomon assures that even wisdom has limited benefits (v. 8)
· We are better off being content with what we have them constantly chasing more of any of these things (v. 9)
Seeking a Name (v. 10-12)
· Everything has already been named (Gen. 2:20)
o Including “Man”
§ Adam = Dust
· Yet we strive to make a name for ourselves
o See Gen. 6:4, “men of renown” = “men of a name”
· By doing so, we contend with the Creator (v. 10-11; see Gen. 3:5)
o Who alone knows what is best and what is to come (v. 12)
So What?
· Are we content with what God has given us?
o Or do we fight Him?
o Wanting more but feeling empty by it
Meditation Verse: Ecclesiastes 6:12
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