Why? Ecclesiastes 3:16-4:16

Good morning everyone. God is good all the time, all the time God is good. TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED!

Change your thoughts and you change your world.
Norman Vincent Peale


ECCLESIASTES 3:16 "I ALSO NOTICED THAT UNDER THE SUN THERE IS EVIL IN THE COURTROOM. YES, EVEN THE COURTS OF LAW ARE CORRUPT! I SAID TO MYSELF, 'IN DUE SEASON GOD WILL JUDGE EVERYONE, BOTH GOOD AND BAD, FOR ALL THEIR DEEDS.'"

Solomon reflects on several apparent contradictions in God's control of the world: (1) there is evil and corruption where there should be justice (3:16,17); (2) people created in God's image die just like the animals (3:18-21); (3) no one comforts the oppressed (4:1-3); (4) many people are motivated by envy (4:4-6); (5) people are lonely (4:7-12); (6) recognition for accomplishments is temporary (4:13-16).

It is easy to use such contradictions as excuses to not believe in GOD. But Solomon used them to show how we can honestly look at life's problems and still keep our faith. This life is not all there is, yet, even in this life we should not pass judgment on God because we don't know everything.

God's plan is for us to live forever with him. So live with eternal values in view, realizing that all contradictions will one day be cleared up by the Creator himself (12:14).

If you will, print this off, take time to read the scriptures and think about them or read your Bibles commentaries. What is life? What are you doing with your life? Is there any meaning to life without God? Would appreciate your feedback.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny

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