The Book of Ecclesiastes

Ecclesiastes - Chapter 7

Ecclesiastes 7:1 says, "A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth." Proverbs 22:1 says, "A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold." A "good name (chosen by Father God)" is being under the grace of Father God in that you are pleasing to Him as you show your love seeking wisdom, more precious than anything tangible, by studying His Word. In passing away, you leave those seeds planted to those in sorrow and your "good name" is what you are judged by in the "Book of Life" for your works for Father God while "walking under the sun."

Ecclesiastes 7:2 says, "[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart." It is better to go to a home-going service for your loved one who has passed away wherein, even in mourning, you come to understand that absent from the body is present with our LORD. You also will recall the teachings from Father's Word taught from your loved one Father has called home, the words (seeds of truth) from that "good name" forever within your mind. This is far better than going to churches who feast in lies, doctrines and traditions of men where Father's Word is not taught and their Biblically illiteracy leads you to rapture right into the arms of death, who is satan. You will learn more from that which is sorrow than you will from the halleluiah corner.

Ecclesiastes 7:3 says, "Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better." Even though a person's face may show sadness when a loved has passes away, that sorrow is from a joyful spirit when you have peace of mind in knowing they are now with our LORD and worked hard to now enjoy the fruits of their labor. The sad countenance is because of missing your loved one, however there is joy in knowing they understood and shared the truth of the matter, which is Father's Word as they walked under the sun within their flesh bodies.

Ecclesiastes 7:4 says, "The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth." The "heart" is your "mind" and during that home-going service, your understanding is not clouded even in grief, when you have understanding of Father's Word; absent from the body is present with our LORD. This is a time of celebration as another of Father's children who loves Him and were in His faithful service upon the earth, now takes their place of rest within our "LORD'S Heavenly Estate."

Ecclesiastes 7:5 says, "[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools." It is far better to listen to words of wisdom from our Father's Word that may cut your spiritual conscious than to be blinded by the babbling person (fool) who spews how wonderful you are, all the while keeping you in darkness, which is of satan, wherein you have no knowledge of Father's Truths.

Ecclesiastes 7:6 says, "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the laughter of the fool: this also [is] vanity." "Crackling" means "voice." The smoking pot that makes a lot of noise and never gets hot is just what a fool is. A fool blows a lot of hot smoke (nothingness), talking loud and saying nothing. Both are empty, having no purpose or making any sense. A fool has nothing to offer you so listening to them is a waste of your time and shows you have no common sense.

Ecclesiastes 7:7 says, "Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart." "Oppression" means to "treat with cruelty, violate, deceive." "Gift" means "bribe." When Father's children, within their ignorance, are deceived by Biblically illiterate preachers, those with the "good name" which means they have understanding of the truth of Father's Word, become angry. The flesh is weak, and that is why your spiritual self has to be in constant communication with Father God since those same Biblically illiterate preachers may try to persuade you to go along with them with earthly possessions that place you into bondage. One with a "good name" will never succumb to this deception since, having a sense of conscious towards Father God, this would bring about terrible guilt, and if you have the "good name" you are wise enough not to be persuaded away from the love of Father God.

Ecclesiastes 7:8 says, "Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit." The end of a good thing is good because now you understand those things you were seeking to understand in the beginning through leaning since you now have experience. Now you know what is necessary and unnecessary to improve through your learning practices. Be patient in learning since this will help teach you what is wrong from what is right. Knowledge keeps you from being oppressed since patience is a good spirit, the intellect of your soul when you learn from Father's Word which gives you wisdom. The proud (a fool) are the wicked in spirit, Biblically illiterate. You will know a fool through their spirit, by the words that come from their mouth and you can teach them a thing or two of what "thus saith our LORD."

Ecclesiastes 7:9 says, "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." Do not be a target wherein you are easily driven to anger. If you let anger build up in your mind over something bad rather than coming to terms and putting it to rest, you give it root and allow it to grow (bosom of fools) within yourself. Anger can dispel your good spirit and cause you to act without thinking and you become as the fool. When it comes to Father's Word in dealing with a person who is new to the Good Gospel, show them mercy for the sake of demonstrating the love of and joy you have in Christ Jesus when they are offended by truth and smack your face. This is what "turning the other cheek means." Now when it comes to the fool, do not get angry at the nothingness they speak, rather take a stand for the love of Father by and through His Word, putting the fool in their place without reservation of offending them since they are speaking through a wicked spirit by choice. In either case, once you realize each are as a brick wall having no desire to penetrate the love of Father God, do not get angry, simply kick the dust and get away from them.

Ecclesiastes 7:10 says, "Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this." To the flesh man, being the man that walks under the sun, Father God did not promise that there would never be any obstacles in your path. Father did however promise that if you followed His instructions, which you will only know and understand if you study His Word, that you would have knowledge through the Holy Spirit to apply common sense to overcome evil (Obstacles). Even as a true christian you will have troubles to overcome and when they present themselves, ask wisely and seek instruction from Father's Word since there is no better advice to be had. You cannot compare or change what happened yesterday, however you can be better today than you were yesterday through Christ Jesus, our Living Word. You cannot compare living in the flesh body to what shall be in the future when living within your spiritual body with Father God in Heaven and if you try to, you show a lack of wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 7:11 says, "Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun." It is far better to have riches of wisdom of Father's Truths which sustain you physically and spiritually, than any riches accumulated while walking under the sun, which is within your flesh body. Wisdom of Father's Word is an inheritance that will be with you throughout the Heavenly Age, while earthly riches perish when the flesh body passes away or is changed (when Christ Jesus returns as King of kings and Lord of lords).

Ecclesiastes 7:12 says, "For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it." "Defence" means "shade, shadow of protection (comfort - as from the heat)." That is to say, without wisdom which brings about common sense, you do not even have enough sense to find the shade to get out of the heat of the sun. Likewise, while walking within your flesh body, no matter what you achieve, without wisdom you will always worry about holding on to it or always have a struggle to get ahead. Therefore, when life gets a little too hot to handle, find comfort, guidance and instruction by studying and asking for an increase of understanding in Father's Word (our Shade, our Protection). There is no greater shade or protection to be had than by having the joy and peace of mind that comes through Father God when you love Him and receive "His blessings."

Ecclesiastes 7:13 says, "Consider the work of God: for who can make [that] straight, which he hath made crooked?" As you walk within your flesh body, there are going be obstacles (crooked way) that fall on your path and this is common to all people as is taught in I Corinthians 10:13. Consider them as challenges and let Father God know that you will do all within your power to overcome them through His Holy Spirit, knowing He will never leave or forsake you (Hebrews - Chapter 13) when "you love Him and are faithful to His Word", which leads, guides and directs your path. When Father's children were taken from the hands of Pharaoh, in the midst of their path was the Red Sea. Father God opened that sea, removed that obstacle so they could walk through (Exodus - Chapter 14) and closed it to swallow up their enemies.

Ecclesiastes 7:14 says, "In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him." Living in the flesh body is a time of testing. There will be good days and there will be bad days, and no one knows what tomorrow will bring. Everyone just loves Father God to pieces when everything in their life seems to be sweet, however how great is that love for Father when trouble comes knocking at your door. When your life is being tested, consider (think) the obstacles that are before you and seek guidance and instruction to overcome them through the knowledge of understanding you have from Father's Word which always gives you a way out. Obstacles strengthen your love for Father God so that you can endure through to the end. If you cannot "stand" against the obstacles of this flesh life, how can you "stand" against satan when he is cast to this earth to perpetrate the greatest deception ever to be known to mankind. You will only know what to expect and what is expected of you at that time, if, you have understanding of Father's Word.

Ecclesiastes 7:15 says, "All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness." Solomon is saying he has seen a lot of things of people as he walked with them under the sun (in their flesh bodies) as the king. The righteous have gone astray trying to find peace through their own spirit and the corrupt continue in their wickedness, seeking only the pleasures of the flesh. As it was, it is today.

Ecclesiastes 7:16 says, "Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?" Do not be a self righteous hypocrite who acts like you know as much or more than Father God because with this behavior you will never be taken seriously and people will just laugh at you. If you are not taken sincerely, no one will hear what you are saying and seeds of truth are planted ineffectively. Teach Father's Word on the level of understanding the person listening will understand. This is not about how much you know; it is about bringing others into the joy of Christ Jesus, our Living Word.

 Ecclesiastes 7:17 says, "Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?" Do not be foolish, showing your stupidity as people mock you because you are not of sound mind, edifying your spiritual self, rather allowing your flesh self to have control over your spiritual reasoning, that being what you speak; foolishness. Balance the spiritual with the physical wherein you can overcome obstacles within your life and have joy in the blessings of Father God, projecting your spiritual self when you walk into that room full of people.

Ecclesiastes 7:18 says, "[It is] good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all." Do not remove yourself from Father's Word. Love our LORD who created your very soul for His pleasure and fear our LORD when you turn your back on Him. To have peace in both your spiritual and flesh self it is necessary to serve Father God who is Master over your soul.

Ecclesiastes 7:19 says, "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city." Having knowledge and common sense of the wisdom of Father's Word, you are far better off than many who think they know much and know nothing because their wisdom is of the world, as they gather together to pool what they think they know as to the matters of earthly and even spiritual things. Knowledge comes with studying Father's Word and the great masters of great thought leave Father out of their pondering of understanding.

Ecclesiastes 7:20 says, "For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not." There is not one person born from above, including the very elect of Father God, who does not fall short and sin as we walk within our flesh bodies. Christ Jesus said it best in John 8:7, "So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." Flesh is not perfect or completely righteous. However, it is necessary to live according to Father's Word as best you can and repent when you fall short of Almighty God's grace and mercy.

Ecclesiastes 7:21 says, "Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:" Ecclesiastes 7:22 says, "For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others." When others speak negatively about you or question your character, kick the dust and ignore them. If you retaliate with a fool, a stupid person who enjoys their sinful nature and you allow them to bring you to anger, you have permitted them to cause you to sin. We all have bad days and say things we should not against someone else and Father expects us to repent. Just as our LORD forgives our sins when asked from a pure heart, He expects us to forgive a fool, pray for them and let them go their way and your go your way.

Ecclesiastes 7:23 says, "All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me." True wisdom is common sense and when you are studying Father's Word and it seems difficult to understand, not within your spiritual reach, pray and ask Father to grant you that increase of understanding only He can give. Do not stop studying His Truths, allowing the flesh to convince you Father's Word is beyond your ability to understand. There is no wisdom of Father God within your flesh body; rather it is your spiritual body that has a relationship with Father. Let the spirit body control the flesh body and not the other way around.

Ecclesiastes 7:24 says, "That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?" Only Father God Almighty can reveal His Word when you seek it through His Good Gospel, the Holy Bible. No man can give you that knowledge, they only plant seeds of truth and when your spirit communicates with Father's Spirit, therein comes your knowledge. Show you are wise and ask Father God to help you understand the deeper teachings of His Word, through Christ Jesus and by the blessings of His Holy Spirit.

 Ecclesiastes 7:25 says, "I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:" When you apply your heart, mind and spirit to seek understanding of Father's Word you are working, laboring for Almighty God and this pleases Him greatly. If you seek knowledge of the earthly things over the spiritual, you can be sure you will end up like the fools, lost in the world, trouble plaguing your life and obstacles everywhere you turn, having no knowledge of how to overcome them. Study and meditate on the Word of Almighty God because this is where you find your rest and peace of mind in Christ Jesus. The spiritual takes precedence over the flesh.

Ecclesiastes 7:26 says, "And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart [is] snares and nets, [and] her hands [as] bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her." This is teaching of the queen of Babylon (false religion / Revelation - Chapter 17), which is babble and confusion. She is the bride of satan, all people who believe in the rapture of the churches and do not know our True Christ from the first/false christ who is satan. This is that religion of darkness, who is satan, that keeps the Biblically illiterate from understanding the truth of Father's Word as they play church or never bother to study Father's Word at all, preoccupied with earthly matters, always pleasing the flesh and starving their spiritual selves to death. Babble and confusion will cause you to believe you are going to rapture away (bow down and serve satan), and this teaching and belief is very displeasing to Almighty God and will bring about chastisement from Christ Jesus upon all who allowed themselves to be deceived.

Ecclesiastes 7:27 says, "Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, [counting] one by one, to find out the account:" Counting every soul that has ever been born from above from the creation of the world, there has not one been one found that is without sin.

Ecclesiastes 7:28 says, "Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found." There is only One who was born from above that is "Perfect" and that is "Christ Jesus", the "Beloved Son of Almighty God." The "bride" of Christ, our Bridegroom (Matthew - Chapter 25) are those chosen before the foundation of this Second or Flesh Earth Age who are the "very elect." The "bride has no gender in that if you, male or female, never bow a knee to satan believing he is our True Christ Jesus, waiting for that Seventh Trumpet to sound, continuing to "stand" against the wicked one who shall be on this earth deceiving most of the world, you shall be a part of the "Marriage Supper of the Lamb, who is Christ Jesus." If you are "that woman not found" that means you did not wait for Christ Jesus as a virgin bride because you bowed a knee when the Sixth Trumpet sounded and satan is cast to this earth as the first/false christ, and in ignorance of Father's Word, you joined him as a harlot believing he is our True Christ here to rapture you away.

Ecclesiastes 7:29 says, "Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions." People seek other ways to find their salvation since they are too lazy to study Father's Word which leads, guides and instructs your life according to His Perfect Plan. You cannot find rest or peace of mind in Biblically illiterate churches or by your own imagination. Father's way, studying and understanding His Word, is the only way to Eternal Life and this is why you want to have that "good name" when you pass away or are changed when Christ Jesus returns to this earth.