Ecclesiastes 5:8-6:12 - The Vain Pursuit of Riches

Solomon, the one who possessed great wisdom and great riches, shows us the dangers and the consequences of pursuing riches under the sun. We will look at five reasons why the pursuit of riches is vanity, and then we will see that we can find true contentment in the riches of Christ. The Vanity of Riches Under the Sun (5:8-17; 6:1-6)Riches will not satisfy (5:10; 6:1-3a)Riches attract problems (5:11)Riches causes restlessness (5:12; 6:3b-5)Riches can vanish instantly (5:13-14)Riches expire at the grave (5:15-17; 6:6)The Contentment of Riches in Christ (5:18-20; 6:7-12)The Christian recognizes that all good gifts come from God (5:18-19)The Christian can find joy in God (5:20; 6:7-12)The Christian is rich in Christ