King Solomon loves God except that he offers sacrifice at high places. He led Israel in the most glorious way. He built the temple. He firmly establish the kingdom. He is the wisest man. Richest man. He had incredible knowledge, great judgment and discernment.He wrote 1005 songs out of love for God. He wrote 3000+ proverbs. He started very very well. I believe the way he started is better than the way i will end. (haha)
But how did he end his race? at one point in his life. He wanted to taste the world. He wanted to know what's in for him in the world. He turn away from God and went after the world.
Ecclesiastes 2
Pleasures Are Meaningless
1 I thought in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good." But that also proved to be meaningless. 2 "Laughter," I said, "is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?" 3 I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.
4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks and planted all kinds of fruit trees in them. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired men and women singers, and a harem [a] as well—the delights of the heart of man. 9 I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.
10 I denied myself nothing my eyes desired;
I refused my heart no pleasure.
My heart took delight in all my work,
and this was the reward for all my labor.
11 Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done
and what I had toiled to achieve,
everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind;
nothing was gained under the sun.
SOLOMON GOT EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD OF HIS. AND HE LOOK BACK, HE SAID" ITS MEANINGLESS, CHASING AFTER WIND."
great vineyard,houses,treasures of different kingdom,different trees,males and females servants, all kinds of instruments,male and female singers, more and more etc.
still he said, "meaningless!"
ended up loving what God hates and hating what God loves. He clung on to what God hates. 300 wifes, 700 concubines, offered sacrifice to idols.
He regretted. Read last chapter of eccl 12:13-14
13 Now all has been heard;
here is the conclusion of the matter:
Fear God and keep his commandments,
for this is the whole duty of man.
14 For God will bring every deed into judgment,
including every hidden thing,
whether it is good or evil.
Finish strong!
