Solomon seems to have amassed many practical observations whereby he recorded a catalog of advice for his constituents … much of it “vanity” or “meaningless,” but all of it “under the sun.”

Earthbound … here on the earth … the natural life … a focus on the consequences of decisions and goals that are rooted in this life only. No wonder he calls it all “vanity.”

Paul said, “If you are risen with Christ … you are born again into a heavenly destination … set your affection on things above … above the sun. We don’t yet see heaven, but through living according to God’s Word, everything can have an eternal consequence. We are set free from having hope only in what we see under the sun. We use this life as a platform to launch into the next, where Christ Jesus is our all in all.

READ: Ecc. 6-10