Bible: ECCLESIASTES - OT Wisdom

ECCLESIASTES is a book of Wisdom Literature in the Old Testament. It persistently seeks for what is of enduring worth in life and discovers that so much in life is futile or meaningless. Does it lie in great achievements? Gaining fame? Building monuments? Acquisition of wealth? Attainment of power? It finds that the answer is no! Dare we face the truth? It opens our eyes to see many paradoxes in life - such as how tragedy is more edifying than pleasure, or how endless pursuit of our personal goals leads to meaninglessness. It learns that the true significance of human life lies in putting God at the centre to accept what He has given us so that we live each day to enjoy His gifts with gratitude.