This lesson from Ecclesiastes 6:7–9 warns against the endless pursuit of fulfillment through possessions, status, or success. Solomon likens life’s pursuits to “chasing a carrot on a stick”—always out of reach and ultimately unsatisfying. He identifies three dangers: a life that looks full but leaves the heart empty, the illusion that improving one’s station guarantees success, and the restless craving for what is beyond reach. True contentment is not found in gaining more but in enjoying what God has already provided. Lasting meaning comes only through Christ, whose presence, will, and Word satisfy the soul and redirect life’s purpose toward God’s glory.
Chasing a Carrot on a Stick
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