This single verse is our set up for this book. And it brings some controversy with it. Not from its writer, players or content but in how it is interpreted. The Song of Songs is traditionally believed to be written by Solomon. I never doubted that or even thought it was in question. But my […]
Solomon is summing up all that he has said for the people. He boils it down to one very important command. Fear God and keep His commandments. I was curious as to what order Solomon wrote the books we find in our bible; Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs. I didn’t find any definite answers […]
Solomon calls for us to remember and serve God while we are still physically able. He speaks of the end of life in metaphors that sound a lot like what Israel would face later. I don’t believe that Solomon is saying that you should only remember God while you are young. It feels like he […]
Solomon teaches about the rewards of sowing what you have been given. Sow it and you will reap a return. THIS IS NOT A GIVE SO GOD HAS TO GIVE CONCEPT. In case you are wondering, that “give and God HAS to give back to you” philosophy gets under my skin. We are to give […]
Solomon continues to share ways that wisdom wins over foolishness. Foolishness knows no bounds. It is seen in both poor and rich. And even a little makes a person ‘stink’. Solomon sees folly all around. I wonder if he is better at recognizing it than we are (I am). Some people are obvious in their […]