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Ecclesiastes 1:14 - All is Vanity.

Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NKJV) I have seen all the 
works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all 
is vanity and grasping for the wind.  

Ecclesiastes 1:14 (NLT) I observed 
everything going on under the sun, and really, it is 
all meaningless - like chasing the wind.  

INTRODUCTION

Solomon, writing about his own life, 
discovered that neither his accomplishments nor his 
wisdom could make him truly happy. True wisdom is 
found in God, and true happiness comes from 
pleasing him. [Life Application SB] 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   After his futile search for the meaning 
of life, Solomon concluded, Vanity of 
vanities,  Vanity of vanities, all is vanity. 
What profit has a man from all his labor in which 
he toils under the sun? (Ecclesiastes 
1:2-3). 
   The word vanity Solomon used didnt 
mean the same thing it means to us today. When we 
think of vanity, we think of people whove never 
met a mirror they didnt like. But the vanity 
Solomon spoke of could just as easily be translated 
emptiness, futility, meaningless, or 
nothingness. Solomon was saying, There is nothing on 
this earth that will satisfy us completely: no 
thing, no pleasure, or no relationship. 
   Its not unlike riding a stationary 
bike. You see on the little video screen that 
youre going uphill, so it gets a little more 
difficult to pedal. Then you go downhill, and it 
becomes a little easier. But the reality is that you 
havent moved an inch. Youve spun your wheels 
without going anywhere. That is the idea Solomon was 
conveying. He was describing a life without God. 
   Have you ever wondered why the super rich 
or super famous often have substance abuse 
issues or other problems? I think its because 
they get to do what others only dream of. They 
accomplish a certain thing, and then they move on to 
the next thing. They experience another success, 
and then they move on to something else. They 
cant keep that high they were on, so they turn to 
the next thing. 
   You might say that Solomon tried it all, 
and he realized that it all was meaningless. He 
was saying, Im a seasoned pro. I know what 
Im talking about here. If you take God out of 
the picture, your life will be empty, 
meaningless, and futile. [Greg Laurie from Harvest 
Ministries; https://www.harvestdaily.com] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY 

Ecclesiastes 12:13 - The Whole Duty of Man.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2021/20210731-1003.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Steps to Peace by Billy Graham: 
https://stepstopeace.org/ 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Voice of Prophecy Discover Bible Study 
Guides: 
https://www.voiceofprophecy.com/study/discover 

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of 
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible 

Panorama of Prophecy with Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: https://www.panoramaofprophecy.com/  

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657