Ecclesiastes 5:15-16
As he came from his mother's womb, naked shall he return, To go as he came; And he shall take nothing from his labor Which he may carry away in his hand. 16 And this also is a severe evil — Just exactly as he came, so shall he go. And what profit has he who has labored for the wind?
As he came from his mother's womb, naked shall he return, To go as he came; And he shall take nothing from his labor Which he may carry away in his hand. 16 And this also is a severe evil — Just exactly as he came, so shall he go. And what profit has he who has labored for the wind?
Ecclesiastes 5:19-20. As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor — this is the gift of God. 20 For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.
Do we seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness, or are we so busy acquiring things and wealth, knowing we cannot take it with us when we die? If He gives us much, we should enjoy it and use it wisely, not holding the wind of wealth tightly. Joy in living to please God has the greatest and lasting value - into eternity.
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