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經文:傳道書七∼九章
鑰節:「……然而我準知道,敬畏上帝的,就是在祂面前敬畏的人,終久必得福樂。」(8:12)
提要

        傳道書的後半卷,所羅門給予一些生活上的操練,他說了一些生命的好事,一個人有好名聲,在他死時會顯明出來,因在他死的那日,每個人都會知道在他生命中曾做過些什麼事,這些事是出生時無法得知的。

        傳道者繼續提醒我們,面對生命時要存嚴肅的態度,生命短暫,我們需要有智慧,且留心聽智者發出的責備,因此去到一個遭喪的家強於到宴樂的家,因宴樂之家的歡樂,只讓人對人生看的輕率。愚蠢人的歡笑是虛浮的,因並無歡喜的源頭,他的歡笑像是燃燒的荊棘,聲音雖大實際上的火力又弱又不能持久(7:6)

        智慧的人是有耐心、冷靜、對現狀滿足的人,相對的驕傲、怠慢、忿怒、壞脾氣、不滿現狀都是屬於愚昧人的表現(7:8~10)。智慧的人若能有產業更好,因兩者都可護庇他,但兩者之間惟有智慧更有益處,因能保全人的生命。所羅門在箴言書中曾提過,在此又一次肯定智慧的益處,而聖經上說:敬畏上帝是真有智慧(7:18),也只有主耶穌自己能給我們一個豐盛的生命。傳道者鼓勵我們,順服上帝的旨意,因這才是智慧之道,在我們有限的知識中,唯有上帝安排了每一個人的道路,祂無所不知。

        所羅門警告那些虛偽、自義以及自以為聰明的人(箴26:12),他們的結局是滅亡,他又警告邪惡及愚昧的人,因他們的行為,使他們不能活的長久;一個智慧的人是謙卑,節制、敬畏的活在上帝面前,如此才能逃避將來的審判和懲罰。全地的人因犯罪而沒有能力(7:20,29),而智慧能使我們重新得力(7:19),因此傳道者要求我們,努力的去尋找智慧(7:23~29)。

        所羅門承認真正智慧的人是非常的少,一個智慧的人會忠心聽從執政掌權的,因在上的長官,他們的權柄是由上帝所賜的,聽從他們的也就是聽從上帝,在新約中也有同樣的教導;一個遵從政令的人,能勉除犯法的刑責,但一個最智慧的人仍不能確定或控制自己的死亡時間,(8:1~8,9:2~3,12)這一切都在上帝的手中。

        所羅門明白,義人雖要受苦,惡人卻興盛的情形,到了末了,那些敬畏上帝的人仍得福樂(8:12),上帝所有的作為,人不能查尋明白(8:17),以致所羅門在同時,下了一個結論:人活著就有希望。人生最快樂的事,莫過於能享受在你生命中所擁有的一切(包括所愛的妻9:9),所羅門又說,無論做何事都要盡力而為來討上帝喜悅,你雖無能力辦到,但只要你盡力,上帝要為你成就,和補足你做不到的地方(8:15;9:4,7~8,9~11)。

禱告

        上帝啊!我們讚美您,您用智慧的話教導我們,也成就在我們的生命中,求您幫助我們,不只聽您智慧的話,也能照著去行。奉主耶穌聖名,阿們!

English

Scriptures:Read Ecclesiastes 7, 8&9
Key Verse:"... I surely know that it will be well with those who fear God, who fear before Him."(Ecclesiastes 8:12)
Overview

        In this latter half of the Book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon gives practical advice for living. In chapter seven, Solomon, the preacher, relates the "better" things in life. His point in the first verse is that the good name (honour) of a person is brought out at his death; therefore, in his day of death, everyone knows that he has made something out of his life, but at the time of his birth this was unknown.

        The preacher continues to express, through contrasts, that man should take life seriously, especially in light of its brevity, which should cause man to see the need for wise living and heeding the reproof of the wise. Therefore, to go to a house of mourning is better than a house of feasting, where frivolity causes one to take a light attitude toward life. The laughter of fools is empty (vanity) for it does not come from a strong source within, like the burning of thorns under a pot; it makes a lot of noise, as if something is happening, but in actuality the fire is weak and short-lived (7:6).

        The wise person is described as one who is patient, calm, and content in his present circumstances. But pride, haughtiness, anger, a hot temper, and discontent expressed in a longing for the past, belongs to fools (7:8-10). The wise person is far better off, especially if, along with his wisdom, he also has money; both are called a "defense", but wisdom is better, since it can give life. As Solomon stressed in the book of Proverbs and reaffirms here, true wisdom is to fear the Lord (7:18), and only He, the Lord Jesus, can give us life and that more abundantly. The preacher is urging submission to the will of God which is wise, especially in light of the limitation of man's knowledge, for only God knows what the future has in store for each person.

        Solomon warns against hypocritical righteousness, against being very wise in one's own eyes (Prov. 26:12), which will lead to self-destruction. He also warns against the extremes of wickedness and foolishness, which will lead to an early death. One must do all things in moderation and humbly resign to fear the Lord (which is true wisdom) and thus escape the penalties that come from these extremes. Wisdom from God gives man great strength (7:19), which is essential because of the universal sinfulness of mankind (7:20, 29). Mankind's fallen and depraved nature is what the Preacher claims to have discovered from his diligent search for wisdom (7:23-29).

        Solomon confesses that a truly wise man is very rare, and that the wise man will be one who is loyal and obedient to the king on the basis of his oath to God. The instruction that man should obey civil authority has been ordained by God, and the New Testament bears witness to this. A man can be quite certain that obedience brings safety from the threat of a king's punishment, but even the wisest of men cannot be certain nor control the time of their death (8:1-8; 9:2-3, 12); this is only in the hands of God.

        Solomon is certain, however, that although the righteous may suffer and the wicked prosper, in the end, it will go well for only those who fear the Lord (8:12). Mankind will never be able to fully understand the ways of God (8:17), so Solomon resolves that in the meantime there is hope while one is yet alive. The best thing to do is enjoy what you have (including the wife of your youth, 9:9), while God gives you life. Solomon instructs that whatever you do, you should do with all your might, which is pleasing to God. Even though you may not have the best ability, God can give you success in that which you do with all your might (8:15; 9:4, 7-8,9-11).

Prayer

        We give You praise, oh God, for the clear instructions Your Word provides for wisdom and success in all areas of life. Help us to be not only hearers but doers of Your Word.


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