Our Duties

O. T. #1545  "Our Duties"
Oct. 16, 2019
Ecclesiastes 12-Part 3
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.  (verse 13)

LET IT GLOW

The Preacher, Solomon, is the author of these proverbs written and compiled in this book. Since he said all the way though that life is empty, in his searching for the meaning of life, Solomon comes to two conclusions.
First, life is totally pointless without God-centeredness. Profit is only for those who fear God. Fear of God is reverential awe that emerges when we, with our lack of holiness, are met with righteous demands of His holiness (Isaiah 6). Its total effect is to produce in man an unquestioning obedience to all of God's revealed will. (Liberty Bible Commentary)

David Jeremiah says, "The NT counterpart of Fear God is often stated as 'Love God,' "

How do we do that? Do we thank Him for what He has done for us-physical and spiritual provisions?
Do we talk with Jesus as we walk in His light?
Are we singing His praises?

LET IT GROW

Secondly, keep God's commandments, obey His Word. We are to love God's Word and strive to keep it, practicing it. Rebels will not consider it important nor comply to it. Christians should love the Words of life. Wise people apply it and are blessed.

A true Christian makes obedience a faithful obsession, not an option. (David Jeremiah)

However, we do have a choice-to obey or not to obey.Living for God gives us purpose and meaning in life.

These two things are the whole duty of mankind.

LET IT GO

Love and obey God.