Ecclesiastes 2:2-6

What Does Meaningless Pleasure Accomplish?

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 2:2 "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?"

3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom.

I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.

4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards.

5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them.

6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.

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This is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to change the way that we think, and the way that we live.

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Commentary by Bob Pardue

Do the Things You have in Life Bring You Pleasure?

King Solomon's Quest for Happiness

Of all the things Solomon owned, built, or possessed, none would bring him real pleasure. And, the Bible tells us that most of what Solomon built would be later destroyed and lie in ruins.

What can Money Buy?

It is said that money can't buy happiness. I'm not sure that I agree wholly with that statement. Money can buy happiness - for a short time. You can be very happy with the new car, new house, new boat, etc. but the happiness won't last. The new house will need repairs, the new car will roll up mileage, need repairs, rust, and the new boat will soon sit idle in the garage as you don't have time to use it.

God Gives Joy

Money can buy fleeting happiness but it can't buy pure joy. Joy is what we receive when we invite God into our lives and include Him in our plans.

Love in Christ

- Bob

Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 - A Meaningless Life