Paul O'Rear -- Monday, October 13, 2008, 8:35 AM (No Comments)
Categories: Meaning of Life
Tags: 1 Kings, Chevrolet, Ecclesiastes, Solomon
[PART 7 OF 12]
In Solomon’s quest for meaning and purpose in life, money was not the answer. So he continued his search.
“Then I turned my thoughts to consider wisdom.” (Ecclesiastes 2:12)
That’s got to be worth something, right? I mean, pursuing wisdom and knowledge, that’s not even materialistic! Learning is good. Knowledge is power. Information is the industry of the future.
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Paul O'Rear -- Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 6:45 AM (No Comments)
Categories: Meaning of Life
Tags: 1 Kings, David, Ecclesiastes, Egypt, Israel, Old Testament, Oreo Cookies, Solomon
[PART 2 OF 12]
The Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes was written by David’s son Solomon, who, like his father before him, served the nation of Israel as king. Solomon was a wise king. We learn of the depth of his wisdom in 1 Kings 4:29-34.
“God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt. He was wiser than any other man.”
“Men of all nations came to listen to Solomon’s wisdom, sent by all the kings of the world, who had heard of his wisdom.”
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