Six Words Worth Heeding – Bible study

In looking at Scripture, Ive often wondered how King Solomon might have summed up his life in six words. As a young man, he could have written: God has given me great wisdom (1 Kings 4:29-34). But in his later years, he might have said: Should have practiced what I preached (1 Kings 11:1-8).

During his kingly reign, distinguished by peace and prosperity, Solomon developed spiritual heart problems. When he was old, his wives turned his heart after other gods; and his heart was not loyal to the Lord his God, as was the heart of his father David (1 Kings 11:4).

The result was Gods displeasure and a sad end to a previously exemplary life (1 Kings 11:9-10).

The many times that Solomon uses the word vanity [empty or meaningless] in Ecclesiastes, may indicate his disillusionment about life and its many challenges.

This once-wise king who had it all, pondered it all and lost it all, ended the book with these six words:

Fear God and keep His commandments (Ecclesiastes 12:13).

Brethren and friends, now these are six words worth heeding!