Foxes are pests that wreak havoc in vineyards (e.g., they will eat the grapes). Although the vineyard has been associated with the appearance of the woman (1:6), here it is described as our vineyards and thus refers to their relationship. The foxes represent some hindrances that are threatening to spoil their relationship Continue reading »
Ecclesiastes 7:1-29
A good name is better than precious ointment… verse 1
It is better to have a regular quite time than to be a party junkie… verse 2. The house of feasting often shuts out thoughts of God and eternity
Godly sorrow is better than all the laughter in the world… verse 3
It is better to be sensitive and sympathetic to the hurts and needs of others around you, than to be thoughtlessly lost in diversion and amusement… verse 4
It is better for a man to be rebuked than for him to listen to all the pop culture and make me feel good sermons in the world… verse 5
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could it be that if we applied our hearts to seek God in the manner Solomon applied his heart to seek wisdom we might just find Him, know Him and discover all that He desires for us to be? Continue reading »
