Good morning, everyone!
Today I read Ecclesiastes 5-8, and they read a lot like some of the proverbs, so that's what I called this post. Now, I'd like to share some of my favorites with you.
Ecclesiastes 5: 2-3 - Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth, therefore let your words be few. For the dream comes through much effort and the voice of a fool through many words.
Ecclesiastes 5:4 - When you make a vow to God, do not be late in paying it; for He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!
Ecclesiastes 5:10 - He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 7:3 - Sorrow is better than laughter for when a face is sad a heart may be happy.
Ecclesiastes 7:5 - It is better to listen to the rebuke of a wise man than for one to listen to the song of fools.
Ecclesiastes 7:10 - Do not say, "Why is it that the former days were better than these?" For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.
And I'll stop there. Some wise words here. Especially that last one. Sometimes we are tempted to say "I wish I lived back then" as though back then were better than when we are living now. Remember that each generation had its hardships and each time has its trials. We should not think thus.
I hope you'll join me tomorrow when I read Ecclesiastes 9-12.
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