Again, I saw futility under the sun: There is a person without a companion, without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches.
“Who am I struggling for,” he asks, “and depriving myself of good things?” This too is futile and a miserable task.” (Ecclesiastes 4:7-8)
How often do we take a step back and think about our priorities?
The person Solomon describes here is essentially a workaholic, seeking wealth and financial security.
But in doing so, he has no loving relationships and can’t even enjoy the wealth he has because he’s working so hard. More, he is already rich, but he still can’t seem to find satisfaction in it.
What are we prioritizing in life? Life is not worth living without God and people around us who love us.
One person can easily fall. But a cord of three strands, God, you, and those you love, is not easily broken. (12)
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