Tag: solomon

The Futility of Self-Indulgence: Reflections from Ecclesiastes 2:1-24

“I said to myself, “Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But again, this also was vanity. I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?”  (Eccl. 2:1-2), Lessons on the Pursuit of Pleasure and Its Ultimate Vanity The book of Ecclesiastes, attributed to King Solomon, is a profound reflection on the…

Vanity and Toil: Reflections on Ecclesiastes 1:18 

“The words of the Teacher, a son of David, king of Jerusalem. Vanity of vanities says the Teacher,vanity if vanities! All is vanity (Ecc. 1:1-2). Understanding the Wisdom of Solomon  Introduction  Ecclesiastes is one of the most profound books of the Bible. It is attributed to King Solomon, who is renowned for his wisdom. Among its many insightful passages, Ecclesiastes…