Ecclesiastes 7-12

Passage

Solomon’s wisdom caused him to question several things about his life. He was wealthy, wise and had great power. there were many thing he noticed that God controlled, and he did not understand. The basic conclusion he arrived at was that God is on control. this was summed up in his statement at the end of the book, reminding us to fear God and follow His commandments.

Fear God does mean to run away because of what He may do to us, but fear in the sense of respect and awe of understanding the power and love God shows to us. This requires trust in God’s wisdom and guidance to the point where we tremble in his presence, knowing that He is in control, and we are willing to follow.