The End of it All

The end of it all is this: fear the Lord and keep his commandments. (Eccl. 12:13)

Pretty simple, huh? That little statement penned by King Solomon is a summary of the lessons learned from of one of the most unusual books in the Scriptures. Solomon, seeking fulfillment in life, delved into a narcissistic period most likely unmatched in history. And, it was vanity. This man, whom God endowed with incredible wisdom, summed up a lifetime of learning from mistakes in that seemingly pithy sentence. Amazing.

However, it is powerful in its truth. The two precepts encompass all of existence. In the next few posts I want to delve into these principles.

Fear the Lord. Keep his commandments. Simple, yet profound.
Fear the Lord. Keep his commandments. Ancient, yet relevant.
Fear the Lord. Keep his commandments. Simple, yet difficult.
Fear the Lord. Keep his commandments. Ancient, yet refreshing.

Fear the Lord. Keep his commandments.