Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NASB
The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His commandments, because this applies to every person. For God will bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is good or evil.
Words of Encouragement...
I think that one of my favorite books of the Bible is Ecclesiastes. The author has spent his entire life pursuing wisdom and this is his final collection of thoughts. Throughout the book we are reminded that all in life is futile...except our relationship with God. Here he reminds us that our life here on earth boils down to fearing (respecting, holding in awe, etc.) God and obeying Him. All else is just futile and will be burnt up in the end. Isn't this also the key to trying to live our lives with a desire to be like Christ...fearing the Father and obeying Him? As many of our prayers during our Sunday service remind us, "Lord, have mercy."
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