[:en]Death is the common destiny for all men. So while you are still on earth, do the following: Enjoy your food (v. 7) Cloth in dignity (v. 8) Be committed with your spouse (v. 9) Work while you can (v. 10) “No man knows when his hour will come; as fish are caught in a… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 9[:]
Author: Josephine Yu
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 8[:]
[:en]No one knows the future: “Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come? No man has power over the wind to contain it; so no one has power over the day of his death” (vs. 7-8) No one knows what God is going to do: “No one can comprehend… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 8[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 7[:]
[:en]Wisdom Words: “A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth” (v. 1) “It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 7[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 6[:]
[:en]A man with great wealth, possession and honor but cannot enjoy it is meaningless (v. 2). A man with long life and many children but does not enjoy his prosperity nor given a proper burial is worst than a stillborn child (v. 3). Instead of looking for something you don’t have, accept what your have… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 6[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5[:]
[:en]”Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words” (vs.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 5[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 4[:]
[:en]Solomon saw oppression taking place under the sun. The oppressor had power and the oppressed without any comforter (v. 1). He also saw that labor and achievements sprang from man’s envy of his neighbor (v. 4). And for a man without any son or brother, who is not content with his wealth, toils without enjoying… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Ecclesiastes 4[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/21/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 6 Biblical Truth: Job’s trouble was heavier than the sands of the sea. He lost his children riches and health. Even his friend misunderstood him. He was such in anguish that he wished God would take his life. But despite of his hopeless situation, Job held on to the Word of God.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/21/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/20/17)[:]
[:en]Scripture Reading: Job 5 Biblical Truth: When Job was under trial, he presented his case to the Lord. He knew that God does great and marvelous things. He was confident of His grace, mercy and justice. Personal Application: When you feel that you are in an unjust situation, when you feel that your are innocent… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Light to My Path” (9/20/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/21/17)[:]
[:en]Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes wrote: “Anyone who is among the living has hope” (Eccl. 9:4) While we are still alive, we can still enjoy the world around us. We can eat and drink and be happy. We can do many things – encourage people, pray for others, show love and care. We have to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from “Our Daily Bread” (9/21/17)[:]
[:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]
[:en]Paul wrote this letter to the church in Corinth, the capital of Achai. Corinth is a wealthy trading city. But it was a wicked city invaded by all kinds of religions and philosophies. Paul found the Corinthian church during his second missionary journey Acts 18) and stayed there for a year and a half. After… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from 1 Corinthians 01[:]