Ecclesiastes
2:1
Meaningless
Pleasure
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- 2:1
I thought in my heart, "Come now, I
will test you with pleasure to find out
what is good." But that also proved to
be meaningless.
This
is the Word of the Lord ... It is meant to
change the way that we think, and the way
that we live.
Commentary
by Bob
Pardue
What is
Pleasure?
Below are seven
possible definitions for the word pleasure
a described on Dictionary.Com
(tm)
...
1. the state or
feeling of being pleased.
2. enjoyment or
satisfaction derived from what is to one's
liking; gratification; delight.
3. worldly or
frivolous enjoyment: the pursuit of
pleasure.
4. recreation or
amusement; diversion; enjoyment: Are you
traveling on business or for pleasure?
5. sensual
gratification.
6. a cause or source
of enjoyment or delight: It was a pleasure
to see you.
7. pleasurable
quality: the pleasure of his company.
Solomon pretty much
had it all but he found that riches, great
projects, slaves, multiple women, and even
being called the greatest man in Jerusalem
was meaningless.
We have to ask
ourselves; "Why do I want a better job,
more money, a big house, too many toys,
etc.?".
If we are pursuing
these things in search of happiness or for
real meaning in our lives we will be let
down.
All these "things"
are meaningless in the end and to pursue
them is futile. In other words to phrase a
cliché, "You can't take it with
you."
I am not suggesting
that you shouldn't own things and find
enjoyment from them but, instead of
putting all our time and effort on
obtaining them, why not continue to search
for God who can give real meaning and
fulfillment to our lives. Experience the
joy God has to give today.
Love in
Christ
- Bob
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Bob
Pardue is a
member of First
Baptist Church
in Lancaster, SC. He is ordained from Rich
Hill Baptist in Lancaster.
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