Ecclesiastes 7 Commentary

Some realities are difficult to accept but can lead to an awareness of the value of life. They provide an opportunity to gain wisdom and are therefore more valuable than trivial and temporary distractions.

There are distractions and temptations, but patience and appreciating the present are the wisest options. They reduce distraction and allow wisdom to be most effective.

Wisdom can shade us from the difficulties of this world, starting with understanding that God is the true source of stability.

Seeking balance and humility helps to reduce our sin frequency and steward our days with wisdom.

Wisdom and prudence will save you some headaches, freeing you to rest, forgive, and adopt a healthy perspective.

The snares of folly can destroy us. And although wisdom is a mystery, trusting in God is better for us than the alternatives.

Seeking ways apart from God’s design leads to corruption. Solomon has discovered the pervasiveness of perversions and some rare exceptions along the way.