The Book of Ecclesiastes, credited to King Solomon, offers profound reflections on the nature and purpose of life. Amid its contemplations, it emphasizes the transience and potential pitfalls of materialism. Solomon, despite his unparalleled wealth, found material accumulation lacking in providing true contentment. Ecclesiastes speaks to the modern world, cautioning against equating success with material abundance and reminding readers of the fleeting nature of earthly goods. Jesus' teachings further these sentiments, cautioning against the spiritual dangers of wealth and urging the pursuit of treasures in heaven. Both Ecclesiastes and Jesus' words serve as timely correctives, prompting us to value relationships, divine purpose, and eternal truths over transient material possessions. In seeking a life of depth and meaning, it is these eternal treasures that offer genuine fulfillment.
God desires that we be restored, refreshed, and ultimately to be changed. In this third episode in a new series about being refreshed, we...
Today, we replay Episode 19, from November 2020, “Gratitude in a Crisis,” part of our series “10 Ways to Thrive in Hard Times.” We...
In 1 John 2:15, the apostle writes: “Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, love...
