Life under the Sun

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Solomon writes 3 books

in the young days Song of Songs

in the young days Song of Songs a book of romance

in Mid years Proverbs a book of rules

in his elder years Ecclesiastes a book of regrets

Life under the sun without a sense of God

is like being on a rounder bout going round and round

or like chasing the wind

These 2 chapters resolve these questions

We are still under the sun we are on the earth we are still living

one major principle is that

[1] Life is uncertain embrace it

Chapter 11:1-6

[a] be diversified in your investments verse 1-2

[b] diligent in your involvement verse 3-6

[2] Life is short enjoy it

(a) Experience every day totally verse 7-8

(b) enjoy your youth thoroughly verse 9

(c) express your faith thoughtfully 12:1-2

(d) embrace your aging thankfully 12:3-7

[3] Life is mysterious examine it

(a)wisdom comes through instruction

(b) Wisdom comes though insight

(c) Wisdom comes through Inspiration v 11-12

[4] Life is obedience: Express it

verses 13-14