Let our inquiry be, how an eternity of existence may be to us an eternity of enjoyment? To answer this, is the grand design of revelation. Surely their case is lamentable, the height of whose hopes and wishes is, that they may die like beasts. It is as certain that the spirit of the beast goes downward to the earth it perishes at death. The spirit of man goes upward, to be judged, and is then fixed in an unchangeable state of happiness or misery. What little reason have we to be proud of our bodies, or bodily accomplishments! But as none can fully comprehend, so few consider properly, the difference between the rational soul of man, and the spirit or life of the beast. Both return to the dust from whence they were taken. Solomon seems to express his wish that men might perceive, that by choosing this world as their portion, they brought themselves to a level with the beasts, without being free, as they are, from present vexations and a future account. With God there is a time for the redressing of grievances, though as yet we see it not. And there is another Judge that stands before the door. Verses 16-22 Without the fear of the Lord, man is but vanity set that aside, and judges will not use their power well. There has no change befallen us, nor has any temptation by it taken us, but such as is common to men. The world, as it has been, is, and will be. God doeth all, that men should fear before him. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. We mistake if we think we were born for ourselves no, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. Verses 11-15 Every thing is as God made it not as it appears to us. This is given us, that we may always have something to do none were sent into the world to be idle. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. Verses 1-10 To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment.
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