Ecclesiastes 5 Commentary

When we approach God, we ought to do so with a pure desire to listen and obey rather than seeking ways to get God to do our bidding. Listening takes effort, but it is the path to wisdom.

Solomon continues his advice on how we ought to behave in our interactions with God, warning us against the dangers of improper oaths and suggesting a powerful alternative: keep your promises.

Returning to the ills of injustice, Solomon explains that part of the reason for injustice is bureaucracy.

A love of money and dependence on wealth robs the rich of contentment. But work leads to contentment.

The self-destruction that stems from hoarding is lamented. Hoarders refuse to face the reality of death. This evil harms not only the hoarder, but also succeeding generations.

Life is not meaningless or joyless. Joy is something we can choose. God has given us an allotment to steward.