Ecclesiastes 6:7 “All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.”
The stories are numerous of those wealthy men that risk everything for just a few dollars more. They work for more money not because they need it to live, but because they are trying to fill a void in their lives. The desires of their flesh beg for satisfaction, yet we know that nothing – not even riches – will satisfy them.
Working to earn money that will purchase the things we need is certainly not wrong, yet many will work to obtain things they believe will bring fulfillment outside of Christ. We must be very careful to understand our motives for obtaining financially. Do we believe that just one more promotion will make us happy? Do we think that a raise, or a few dollars more in our retirement fund will provide security?
If the answer is yes, it’s time for a serious reexamination. Fulfillment in things is not possible. The whole of our security and happiness should be wrapped up in the person of Christ. We don’t want to be another of history’s sad stories, as we are forever trying to earn, only to find those earnings can never satisfy.
Ecclesiastes 6:7 “All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.”