Many people strive to prolong life and keep in good physical health, but people don't spend nearly enough time improving their spiritual health. Solomon also believes that human beings cannot take charge of their own destiny.
Ecclesiastes 6
Ecclesiastes 6
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Ecclesiastes 2
Ecclesiastes 2
Solomon conducted his search for life's meaning as an experiment. The first thing he tried to satisfy himself with was pleasure. He bought more slaves, herds, and flocks. He surrounded himself with jesters, singers, and many beautiful women. This still did not satisfy him. He referred to it as "chasing after the wind."