Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Contents: The mutability of all human affairs and the unchangeableness and unsearchableness of the divine counsels.

Characters: God, Solomon.

Conclusion: We live in a world of changes. The events of time and the conditions of human life are continually passing and repassing, yet every change is determined by the supreme power and we should therefore accommodate ourselves to His purposes. The only true pleasure of life is in making good use of the things God has given us, making ourselves serviceable to those about us.

Key Word: Man's portion, Ecclesiastes 3:22.

Strong Verses: Ecclesiastes 3:12; Ecclesiastes 3:14; Ecclesiastes 3:17.

Striking Facts: Ecclesiastes 3:17. In the midst of all the inequalities of human affairs it is a great comfort to know that the eye of faith can see that Jesus Christ, the Judge, stands before the door and that when He comes, He will reward the righteous and punish the pride and cruelty of oppressors. Though the day of affliction may seem long, we may patiently wait His coming, when there will be an examination into every purpose and every work done under the sun.