Today, I am reading and commenting on  Ecclesiastes 7-12.

The writer tells us that the day of death is better than the day of birth and that endings are better than beginnings.  He also says that mourning is better than partying.  His point appears to be that when we die we know that there will be no more suffering.  Further, he tells us that we should be happy when times are good, but accepting when times are bad, because both good times and bad times come from God.  Out of these things grows the understanding that those who fear God avoid extremes.  They neither present themselves as especially righteous, nor do they seek to present the “bad boy” image.  They do not look down on those whose behavior society deems unacceptable, nor do they look down on those whose behavior society extols.  Enjoy the life which God has given you, understanding that every accomplishment worth achieving has risks associated with it.  Remember and serve God when your days are good and when they are bad.  God knows every deed, whether done in the open or in secret, whether good or evil.  Nothing is hidden from God.

I use the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.