In his sermon on Ecclesiastes 12:9–14, Stephen Davey explains Solomon’s closing message: true wisdom comes from God’s Word, and the meaning of life is found in worshiping and obeying Him. Solomon reflects on how he carefully collected and arranged proverbs to teach truth, describing Scripture as a “goad” that prods us forward and “nails” that anchor us. He reminds his son that these words come from the one true Shepherd and warns him to be discerning with all other sources of information. Solomon then summarizes life in two commands—fear God and keep His commandments—because every deed will be brought into judgment. Davey concludes that a meaningful life is one that remembers the Creator, walks with Him in reverence, and lives each day in preparation for standing before Him.
The Meaning of Life
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