He who loves money is never satisfied by money, and he who loves wealth is never satisfied by income. This too is futile. Cross References Ecclesiastes 1:8All things are wearisome, more than one can describe; the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear content with hearing. Ecclesiastes 2:10 Anything my eyes desired, I did not deny myself. I refused my heart no pleasure. For my heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward for all my labor. Ecclesiastes 2:11 Yet when I considered all the works that my hands had accomplished and what I had toiled to achieve, I found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind; there was nothing to be gained under the sun. Ecclesiastes 4:8 There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: "For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?" This too is futile--a miserable task. Ecclesiastes 5:9 The produce of the earth is taken by all; the king himself profits from the fields. Chapter Outline 1. vanities in divine service8. in murmuring against oppression 9. and in riches 18. Joy in riches is the gift of God. Jump to Previous Abundance Enough Gain Income Increase Loves Loving Meaningless Money Profit Purpose Satisfied Silver Stores Vanity WealthJump to Next Abundance Enough Gain Income Increase Loves Loving Meaningless Money Profit Purpose Satisfied Silver Stores Vanity Wealth |
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