13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
"And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven..." On the surface this seems a noble task indeed but as we move on to the rest of this verse it takes a dark turn that is inconsistent with what God originally had in mind: "...this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith." I have found this statement to be common among the unregenerate that they are more than willing to saddle God with the burden of the unhappiness of mankind. They easily will blame God for mans troubles disallowing room for the disobedience and rebellion of mankind against a loving God as the true root cause; they scarcely even mention the serpent and his part played in the curse of Adam. Now, in Solomon, we see the same unfortunate conclusion that the burden of mankind is the fault of God.
14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Really? Again, is this even true? Are all the works of the sons of man in vain? Certainly not! Men’s lives and eternal destinies unfold in that labor. Every pastor, teacher, evangelist, apostle, prophet are working, laboring in the work of the ministry to perfect the saints, the Blessed Holy Spirit is moving upon the face of the deep in the hearts of men in that labor! O' be very, very careful about the opinions you formulate. Do not forget the Phil 4:8 rule which establishes the gates we need to set up to filter out thoughts that are wrong: Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”.
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