Ecclesiastes 9:1-18

Contents: The universality of death and the need of minding the business of life and using wisdom.

Characters: God, Solomon.

Conclusion: While there is life there is opportunity of preparing for death, and since death is certain, it is our wisdom to make the best possible use of life while it lasts, cheerfully taking our share of life's enjoyments, applying ourselves diligently to life's business, and being governed by divine wisdom in all its affairs.

Key Word: Vanity, Ecclesiastes 9:9.

Strong Verses: Ecclesiastes 9:10; Ecclesiastes 9:16.

Striking Facts: Ecclesiastes 9:1. Regardless of how the outward condition of men may seem to us, let it be remembered that all men's affairs are in God's hand and that prosperity is not necessarily a sign of God's love or affliction of His hatred. If a man has Christ as His Savior, he may be happy though the world frowns upon him, and if he is without Christ, he may be miserable, though the world smiles upon him.