Our readings in this series are from the book, Understanding the Times Here is a brief excerpt from page 34:
“The world apart from God, and apart from His power to love others selflessly, can be a lonely and depressing place. In Solomon’s observations on relationships, we sense the hope that springs eternal in the human breast – that deep-seated longing for relationships that bless – but we end up experiencing the disappointment that too often results in relationships which are detached from eternal anchorage.
“The problem, Solomon explained, is that people are sinners and fools. We may not acknowledge this, but it is true nonetheless. Our hearts are bent toward self-centeredness and evil, and the surrounding culture of wickedness and injustice only encourages us to give vent to our sinful inclinations. Solomon was describing only what he observed and experienced in his own day, but he may just as well have been writing about our sensual, narcissistic, and violent age.
“Solomon bemoaned the fact that many of our closest associates tend to be fools and flatterers, more interested in getting something than in giving what may be meaningful or helpful to others. It’s good to have a close friend you can rely on, Solomon opined; however, all too often, people are inconstant, untrustworthy, and ready to stab you in the back.”
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