The Conclusion

Scripture:

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14  "Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.  For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every hidden thing, whether good or evil".

Observation:

Solomon, at the end of Ecclesiastes, sums up all of his findings from Proverbs and Ecclesiastes by telling us to fear God and keep His commands because He will judge every deed of our lives, the good and the evil.  After walking in the greatest wisdom of anyone ever, Solomon felt he could summarize it all with fearing God and doing what He says.

Application:

We need to fear God and have deep respect and reverence for Him.  We will stand before God one day and be judged, Keeping that in mind as we live out our lives will help us to live a life that is worthy and valuable.  God is holy and righteous.  We must remember that as we live out our lives.  We have a short time here on earth and eternity is long.  If we fear God and keep His ways, we will have a fantastic eternity.

Prayer:

Father, help me to fear You and walk in integrity of heart.  help me to fulfill all You have given me to do on this earth.  Teach me to walk in great wisdom.  I have learned so much about wisdom from Your word recently, help  me to live it out.

Yours,
Jeff