(From Forerunner Commentary)
|
Solomon, knowing the human condition was a result of God's purpose, reveals that men can receive something good from his toilsome lot. Verse 26 lists three virtues we can derive from our labors: "For God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy to a man who is good in His sight; but to the sinner He gives the work of gathering and collecting, that he may give to him who is good before God." A person who combines his work with a relationship with God will receive growth in character! On the other hand, a sinner, cut off from God, must endure the drudgery of the struggle, and the rewards of his work would eventually benefit the righteous, not himself! Richard T. Ritenbaugh
Related Topics: Building Character
| Character
| Character, Building
| Relationship with God
| Wisdom
| Wisdom as Right Doing
| Work Ethic
| Work, Hard
|