Can't Get No Satisfaction
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· 34 viewsWhat is man to do when nothing in life can bring satisfaction?
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Introduction:
In college I was introduced to one of my all time favorite singers and his style of music captivated me. His name was Otis Redding. I knew about him sitting on the dock of the bay and wasting time, but I had no idea of some of his other songs. He sings one song that has been performed by many others, but doesn’t have the same punch to it. It’ s called “I Can’t Get No (Satisfaction)”
The opening lyrics go like this:
I can't get no satisfaction
I can't get no satisfaction
I have tried, I have tried
I have tried, I have tried
I can't get me no, ha-ha
And I can't get no, uh, now
Whew! That song describes poor, pitiful mankind under the sun. As Solomon continues his quest to find the meaning of life in the pre-Rick Warren era, he sets his mind to examining several different paths in hopes that one of them leads to satisfaction and happiness. In the end, they all end up at the same place!
Let’s take a look tonight.
Read text. Pray.
1. The Vanity of Pleasure (2:1-3)
1. The Vanity of Pleasure (2:1-3)
2. The Vanity of Accomplishments (2:4-11)
2. The Vanity of Accomplishments (2:4-11)
3. The Vanity of Wise Living (2:12-17)
3. The Vanity of Wise Living (2:12-17)
4. The Vanity of Hard Work (2:18-23)
4. The Vanity of Hard Work (2:18-23)
5. The Conclusion of the Matter (2:24-26)
5. The Conclusion of the Matter (2:24-26)
East, Drink, and Find Enjoyment in Hard Work
God is the One Who Gives Satisfaction
Conclusion:
As we study through this book, there are a few mistakes to avoid when we read what Solomon wrote. We might believe that Solomon was depressed or that he had a fatalistic world-view that what will be will be and nothing can be done about it. But listen closely to what Solomon is saying.
Solomon is not saying that these things are not good. He isn’t saying that there isn’t joy in life. He isn’t saying that their isn’t pride in our accomplishments and something worth working for. He isn’t saying we should live as fools or not work hard. He is saying that apart from God, all of these things are vanity.
Without Christ in your life, you are living for nothing. You are trying to grasp the wind. You are building up your house to have another tear it down or waste it away. For the materialistic atheist, life is futile. There is no hope. Woe is me! But for the Christian, there is a bright and glorious future that awaits!